Driven by a desire for a more extraordinary existence, David turned to fiction to compensate for a life he felt lacked sufficient adventure. His writing, encompassing young adult novels and poetry, delves into the complexities of the human psyche, candidly exploring themes such as depression. Through narratives that are by turns touching, funny, and unsettling, he offers readers compelling stories that seek to illuminate profound human experiences.
The noted sports essayist and author of The Making of the Masters offers an intriguing portrait of Tiger Woods and his remarkable accomplishments in the sport of golf and provides insights into the social, economic, and political implications of his success. 50,000 first printing.
The book presents a stunning collection of photographs that captures the enchanting activities occurring worldwide from dusk to dawn. It invites readers to explore the hidden vibrancy and beauty of night-time scenes, showcasing the magic that unfolds when the sun sets.
Who are refugees? Who, if anyone, is responsible for protecting them? What forms should this protection take? In this engaging and concise book, David Owen provides a clear account of the responsibilities of refugee protection and the forms of international co-operation that will be required to discharge them--
Praise for Alex Neptune, Dragon Thief:"I loved it! A rich and exciting story." LD Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency "A wonderfully pacy adventure full of imagination and jeopardy." Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha & the Spirit Bird"Hilarious - full of humour, friendship, and mythical adventure." Sarah Driver, author of The Huntress trilogyJoin Alex Neptune, the boy with the power of the ocean in his hands, on his second adventure - perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Dragon Realm!Alex Neptune is struggling to get to grips with his new oceanic powers...so the last thing he needs is Haven Bay being attacked by pirates in a ship made of rubbish. The marauders are hunting for the missing egg of the elusive water dragon - and Alex is determined to reach it first to stop them stealing its power. Along with friends Zoey and Anil - plus a clumsy seal, a lock-picking hermit crab and some seriously menacing otters - Alex sets out on a treasure hunt to a secret shipwreck where they must face three monstrous challenges.Indiana Jones meets Pirates of the Caribbean in this ultimate treasure-hunting, puzzle-solving ocean adventure!
Profiles the top 320 homeopathic remedies for everything from asthma to infertility, providing self-help tips and treatment procedures for serious ailments and minor health problems.
"I loved it! A rich and exciting story." LD Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency"A wonderfully pacy adventure full of imagination and jeopardy." Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha & the Spirit Bird"Hilarious - full of humour, friendship, and mythical adventure." Sarah Driver, author of The Huntress trilogyMeet Alex Neptune, the boy with the power of the ocean in his hands - a brand-new hero for fans of Percy Jackson and Dragon Realm!For as long as Alex Neptune can remember, the ocean has been trying to kill him. So he's not too happy when a bunch of sea creatures drag him to the abandoned aquarium on the hill, where an imprisoned water dragon needs his help. But how can he say no to a magical myth? Recruiting his tech-genius best friend Zoey, legend-lover Anil, a sharp-shooting octopus, four acrobatic otters and a thieving seagull, Alex plots a heist to break the dragon out. And suddenly discovers the power of the ocean at his fingertips...
A Foolproof Method for Teaching Your Kids the Value of Money
The book provides practical guidance on teaching children about investments and instilling a sense of value beyond money. It covers strategies for fostering charitable instincts, encouraging helpfulness at home, and setting appropriate allowances. Through these lessons, parents can equip their children with valuable life skills and a deeper understanding of financial concepts, promoting responsible and thoughtful attitudes towards money and generosity.
With Owen's characteristic insight and expertise, Riddle, Mystery, and Enigma depicts a relationship governed by principle as often as by suspicion, expediency, and outright necessity.
'This is the Gyre - the most hostile environment in the galaxy...' 250,000 years' worth of junk floating in deep space, home to the shipwrecked Sittuun, the carnivorous Sollogs, and worst of all - the Humans. The Doctor and Amy arrive on this terrifying world in the middle of an all-out frontier war between Sittuun and Humans, and the countdown has already started.
