Lloyd Alexander is celebrated for his imaginative contributions to children's and adolescent fantasy literature, particularly his renowned series The Chronicles of Prydain. His narratives often explore profound themes of courage, identity, and the struggles between good and evil, rendered with a masterful blend of humor and depth. Alexander's distinct voice and compelling storytelling have solidified his legacy as a pivotal figure in modern fantasy, enchanting generations of readers with his richly imagined worlds and unforgettable characters.
Have you heard of Mickey Mouse, Snoopy, Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, Donald Duck, Bugs Bunny, Big Bird, or the Minions? I have observed children who have the natural ability to draw marvellous, interesting, and captivating cartoon characters like these. However, this book is designed for children who look at a blank page and don't know how to start. Those children are the ones who inspired this book. Children do not need to have art talent to invent their own original cartoon characters. The book follows step-by-step the development of Andy, a unique original cartoon character. The ideas used in developing Andy can inspire and assist children in their own inventions. And once children have their own cartoon friend, what do they do next? Well, they share their creations, talk about them and, using the ideas in this book, develop their personalities and abilities. In a classroom the presence of children's personal cartoons can increase motivation in mundane literary and mathematics activities.
You've probably heard about Bitcoin on the news or heard it being discussed by your friends or colleagues. How come the price keeps changing? Is Bitcoin a good investment? How does it even have value? Why do people keep talking about it like it's going to change the world?The Little Bitcoin Book tells the story of what's wrong with money today, and why Bitcoin was invented to provide an alternative to the current system. It describes in simple terms what Bitcoin is, how it works, why it's valuable, and how it affects individual freedom and opportunities of people everywhere - from Nigeria to the Philippines to Venezuela to the United States. This book also includes a Q & A section with some of the most frequently asked questions about Bitcoin.If you want to learn more about this new form of money which continues to gain interest and adoption around the world, then this book is for you.
Did you know that most self-help programs that follow the standard success
blueprint have a 97% failure rate? The truth is that the typical personal
improvement mantra of tapping into your willpower and activating the power of
positive thinking is actually a recipe for failure. In Beyond Willpower,
bestselling author and psychological counselor Alexander Loyd, PhD, ND,
reveals a unique, highly effective program to help you finally achieve the
life you want and the success you deserve. Science has proven that stress, or
internal fear, is the primary source of virtually any problem we encounter
physical, spiritual, emotional, and even circumstantial.New research has shown
that fear is literally programmed into us at the cellular level, which is why
most of us are unable to turn off our stress response by willpower alone. For
the first time, this book teaches you how to change your cellular programming
from fear to love, triggering a natural chemical chain reaction that fuels you
for your best success. Rooted in science, ancient wisdom, and proven
therapeutic techniques to remove personal obstacles that sabotage us, Beyond
Willpower offers a revolutionary 40-day holistic program based on more than 25
years of clinical experience. With this program you will identify and clarify
what fundamentally defines success for you. Then you ll receive the three
simple tools you need to internally shift from fear to love physically (using
the Energy Medicine tool), mentally (using the Reprogramming Statements tool),
and spiritually (using the Heart Screen tool). You'll also have free access to
the unprecedentedSuccess Issues Finder test, which accurately diagnoses your
unconscious and subconscious issues related to success and failure, happiness
and unhappiness. No matter how you define success as wealth, career
satisfaction, healing of health issues, or resolution of relationship problems
Beyond Willpower will help you achieve it once and for all, quickly and for
the long term.
Gareth doesn't have nine lives, but he is definitely not an ordinary cat. For one thing, he can talk. For another, he has magical powers that Jason never dreamed of. "Anywhere, any time, any country, any century"—Gareth tells Jason he can take them traveling through time. And in the wink of a very special cat's eye, they're off. From ancient Egypt to Japan, from the land of young Leonardo da Vinci to the town of a woman accused of witchcraft, Jason and Gareth are whisked from place to place and friend to foe. This fantastic tale grabs the imagination and takes it far and wide, on the adventure of not one, but nine, amazing lifetimes.
"In 2001, Dr. Alexander Loyd discovered how to activate a physical function built into the body that removes the source of up to 95% of all illness and disease. The neuro-immune system can then do its job of healing whatever is wrong in the body. Dr. Loyd's findings were validated by tests and by thousands of people from all over the world who have used The Healing Code system to correct virtually any physical, emotional, or relational issues, as well as breakthroughs in career success."--Dust jacket flap
The gift box set includes all five adventures of Taran, the Assistant Pig-Keeper, and his vibrant companions in the enchanting land of Prydain. Young readers will be captivated by their thrilling quests and the rich, magical world they explore together. Each story weaves themes of friendship, bravery, and self-discovery, making it a cherished collection for fans of fantasy literature.
Taran wanted to be a hero, and looking after a pig wasn't exactly heroic, even though Hen Wen was an oracular pig. But the day that Hen Wen vanished, Taran was led into an enchanting and perilous world. With his band of followers, he confronted the Horned King and his terrible Cauldron-Born. These were the forces of evil, and only Hen Wen knew the secret of keeping the kingdom of Prydain safe from them. But who would find her first?
When Lloyd Alexander finished the Chronicles of Prydain, readers asked for more! So, in 1973, Mr. Alexander wrote a collection of short tales about the land of Prydain. These stories revisit familiar characters and reveal more about the history of this magical land. Here readers will find Dallben, destined to be an enchanter; Angharad, Princess of the House of Lyr; Kadwyr, the rascal crow; and Medwyn, the mystical protector of all animals. They'll learn the grim history of the sword Dyrnwyn and even find out how Fflewdur Fflam came by his enchanted harp. In The Foundling, Lloyd Alexander's land of fantasy and adventure lives on.
A riotousy funny and deeply personal story of wonder, discovery and friendship, full of eccentric characters and fantastical adventures, by one of America's best-loved authors. When David falls ill his tough old Aunt Annie offers to tutor him, and he soon grows fond of The Gawgon, as he nicknames her because of her resemblance to the terrifyuing Gawgon Medusa of Greek myth. Together they embark on exciting imaginary adventures rescuing King Tut's treasure, scaling mountains and outwitting master criminals.
The story explores the profound friendship between Kwan-Yu, the emperor of China, and Dream-of-Jade, a remarkable cat. Set against the backdrop of ancient Chinese court life, it weaves sharp wit and gentle satire to critique the strict customs and traditions of the time. Richly detailed illustrations enhance the narrative, bringing to life the unique bond between the characters and the cultural nuances of the era.
