This author dove into the world of storytelling through a childhood immersed in animals and the outdoors. Her writing often explores themes of letting go and the rightful place of wild creatures, drawing from personal experiences of rehabilitating abandoned animals. With a passion for drawing and writing that overcame early rejections, her works possess a unique ability to transport readers into the rich worlds she crafts. Her stories, born from observing the world around her, reflect a deep understanding of both human and animal spirits.
Children discover their inner strength and resilience as they navigate life's challenges, realizing they can be their own superheroes. This empowering narrative encourages self-reliance and confidence, reminding young readers that they possess the ability to overcome obstacles on their own.
550+ Delicious, Easy & Healthy Recipes That Will Help Keep You Sane
Explore a collection of over 550 diverse recipes designed specifically for air fryers, perfect for impressing friends and family. This book offers easy-to-follow instructions that enable home cooks to maximize their air fryer’s potential, making meal preparation both fun and efficient. Enjoy a variety of dishes that cater to different tastes and occasions, ensuring delicious results every time.
Spies in the Congo is the untold story of one of the most tightly-guarded secrets of the Second World War: America's desperate struggle to secure enough uranium to build its atomic bomb.The Shinkolobwe mine in the Belgian Congo was the most important deposit of uranium yet discovered anywhere on earth, vital to the success of the Manhattan Project. Given that Germany was also working on an atomic bomb, it was an urgent priority for the US to prevent uranium from the Congo being diverted to the enemy - a task entrusted to Washington's elite secret intelligence agents. Sent undercover to colonial Africa to track the ore and to hunt Nazi collaborators, their assignment was made even tougher by the complex political reality and by tensions with Belgian and British officials. A gripping spy-thriller, Spies in the Congo is the true story of unsung heroism, of the handful of good men -- and one woman -- in Africa who were determined to deny Hitler his bomb.
Engaging and educational, this book offers a fun approach to mastering the alphabet. It combines interactive elements with colorful illustrations to captivate young readers. Ideal for parents and educators, it makes learning the ABCs an enjoyable experience, fostering early literacy skills in a playful manner. Perfect for storytime or independent reading, it encourages children to explore letters and sounds creatively.
The mysterious death of Dag Hammarskjold and his UN team in a 1961 plane crash in Northern Rhodesia remains a significant unsolved case with political implications. Hammarskjold was on a peace mission to the Congo when his aircraft went down, leading to widespread suspicions of sabotage involving various governments and multinational corporations. Notably, British High Commissioner Lord Alport's strange insistence that Hammarskjold had flown elsewhere delayed the search for the wreckage, which was only discovered fifteen hours later.
Focusing on dining customs in late 19th-century America, this book explores how genteel dining reflected social stability amid significant societal changes. Susan Williams examines the rituals of the expanding middle class, detailing the material culture of Victorian dining, including furniture and utensils. She also analyzes meal structures and the evolving nature of food and drink. Accompanied by rich illustrations and recipes from the era, the work offers an insightful glimpse into Victorian life and its culinary landscape.