Wild Tales


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A founding member of the bands Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and the Hollies shares the story of his life from his youth in post-war England through his creative relationship with Joni Mitchell and his career as a solo musician and political activist




The Story of Rap


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From Grandmaster Flash to Jay-Z rap has shaped generations and transformed the charts. Bop along with the greats in this adorable baby book that introduces little ones to the rappers that started it all.




Tales of a Rock Star's Daughter


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These are the stories of Nettie Baker, eldest daughter of legendary 'wild man' -- Graham Bond Organisation / Cream / Blind Faith / Airforce drummer Ginger. From poverty to riches and back, featuring a colourful cast of characters known and unknown; set in the vanished world of 60s /70s/80's UK pop culture.




Tales of the Rock


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Folk Tales of Rock and Stone


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From caverns deep underground to sky-high mountains, the rocks and stones all around us are ancient. Greedy oni lurk in a cave in Japan; a stonecutter becomes a mountain; and a story of romance, revenge and tragedy plays out on the face of a plate. Revealing hidden fossils, gemstones, folklore and secrets, storyteller Jenny Moon's tales are interwoven with interesting facts and geological observations that will catch the imagination of readers young and old, making this more than just a book of stories.




The Rock in Our Story


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Just when ten-year-old Maria Della Notte becomes comfortable with her surrogate mother and their surroundings she discovers an unsettling truth about her origin. Who is she? How did she get here? Why does she have a surrogate mother? Who left her in the care of a surrogate mother and why? Where did she come from? Why is she forced to leave? Can she learn to live in a new country without family or friends where language, customs and traditions are unfamiliar and intimidating? Whom can she trust? Will she ever love and be loved? Will she find answers to her endless questions? Coming from a poverty-stricken, war-torn country, Maria quickly learns the benefits and advantages of wealth, education and her new life in a place filled with opportunity. While she is pleased with her newly acquired affluence and experiences, Maria has never been truly happy since she left her homeland. The friendship she offers at school, and the kindness she extends to some of her classmates is met with ridicule and rejection. At every turn, Maria feels unloved, so she withdraws and buries herself in studies and extracurricular activities. She strives to be the best at every challenge put before her. Her goals stretch far beyond seeking not only to win, but to win by a landslide. Maria is a young lady dreaming of reconnecting with her mentor, while carrying a big chip on her shoulder waiting for the right someone to gently remove it.




Tara's Tales - Rock


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Tara's Tales – Rock: A Fable about Self Identity By: Tara Stuart Illustrated By: Philip Thomsen Tara Stuart – Tara’s Tales touch the wonder and magical insight of children everywhere. In fables nature and animals weave the story. Tara Stuart is a teacher dedicated to learning and sharing the ways of bringing understanding and cooperation among people. She has taught in elementary and high schools and is a Professor of Communication Emeritus of the University Systems of New Hampshire USA. Tara has traveled the world, listening to people’s stories. Their stories are reflected in the universal themes of Tara’s Tales. Philip Thomsen – I am a graphic designer/illustrator, with an Associate’s Degree in Art, from the Art Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta GA USA. I have been working as a graphic designer since 1983. My responsibilities include producing high-end marketing communications material via design primarily executed through the use of software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Freehand, Quark Express and InDesign. Today I supervise a talented group of professional designers for a Medical Company based around the world. I loved working with Tara on this and many other of her fables, and would suggest you read all of her works available through Amazon. Armagan Gonenli – Tara is a “Golden Citizen “exploring the Earth, meeting its people, sharing, observing, enjoying, and following the rules of Nature, and contemplating on the wholeness of the Universe. She focuses mostly on the humankind and its awareness of an inner sensitivity and a higher consciousness. Her tales have the capacity of reaching out to the souls of people of all ages in their own level of comprehension. In her never ending quest for the universal truth and the meaning of life, she is once again inspired by Nature in her tale, Rock, to ponder the true meaning of inner self. The ingenious way she chooses to give examples of Nature, with one another as well as within themselves is again revealed in this unique and enticing fable.




The Story of the Rocks


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Storybook Worlds Made Real


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Memorable children's narratives immerse readers in imaginary worlds that bring them into the story. Some of these places have been constructed in the real world--like Pinocchio's Tuscany or Anne of Green Gables' Prince Edward Island--where visitors relive their favorite childhood tales. Theme parks like Walt Disney World and Harry Potter World use technology to engineer enchanting environments that reconnect visitors with beloved fictional settings and characters in new ways. This collection of new essays explores the imagined places we loved as kids, with a focus on the meaning of setting and its power to shape the way we view the world.




Restoration


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Many sought the Star of Torne. Only one would find it. With the magic Star came the Crown of Cleery. Whoever gained mastery of that Kingdom had the key to Island World. Vella and her resurrected Order of the Mind Readers sought the Star and with it a cudgel to control Torne and Island World. Using their forbidden dark magic, they held a powerful card to play to gain the secret magic it possessed. Ruther sent his son Haam on the search to validate his claim to the throne. Finally, Kerra and Eran sought it to prove Eran was the legitimate heir. The searchers met at Queen Betsa’s grave, the hiding place of the magic crystal. Hamm came away with the prize. Or did he? Restoration is the first part in the epic, fantasy adventure novel, Before the Storm. Before the Storm contains the five fantasy tales, Restoration, Zerena, The Order of Solaun, and Gault. These four stories bind together to tell the story of Island World before the reawakening of the beast Gwaum. In this fantasy series, the Wizards of the Golden Star use magic and courage to battle Gwaum and other threats to Island World.