My Mum's a Magician

Do you ever wonder how your mum manages to somehow get everything done, no matter how busy she is? How she always seems to be there when you need her and never seems to let you down, especially when you need her the most? It’s because she has a very big and very special secret… your mum is a magician!

Fantastic Fairies

Delve into the history and stories of Ireland’s mystical past in this fantasy adventure. The story is set primarily in the beautiful and magical west of Ireland, including Achill Island and Clew Bay, but some scenes take place in Wales, where most of the children live.  While predominantly featuring Irish mythical creatures, the story also includes the feared and respected Welsh Dragon, Vala.

The book is filled with pictures to help inspire the imagination and educate children about creatures and folklore legends such as the Púca, Aoife, and the Irish sea queen, Mebd, not forgetting the notorious Pirate Queen, Gráinne Ní Mháille. Even the most fearsome creatures can have a softer side, and you’ll discover which one is not as scary as you might think.

I hope you enjoy the book, and maybe it will inspire you to delve into the history and stories of Ireland and its mystical past. You could even travel the Wild Atlantic Way, where you will come across even more culture and tales. You never know; you might fall in love with this beautiful Emerald Isle and its people.

خواطر حياة مع التعليم والتعلم

بهدف تحفيز التفكير النقدي، وتشجيع التغيير والتطوير، وصحة التعليم، واستمرار حياة التعلم، ولكي تنتصر العين واللام والميم على الجيم والهاء واللام، يتسلل الكتاب في جلساتٍ مع القراء، وذكرياتٍ لزمن مضى كانت فيه وسائل اللعب للطفل هي من الطين والنهر والشجر، إلى زمن تحكمه رايات الثورة الصناعية الرابعة التي مع تهويماتها، يلعب الأطفال والكبار اليوم في تمارين مع الذكاء والتفكير. ومن يغلب في سباق الذكاء والتفكير، فرداً أو أمماً، يكن الغالب والمنتصر.

إن الكتاب وإن بدا "سيرةً" فهو ليس سيرة إنسان فحسب، بل هو توثيق لأزمنة تبدلت، وأماكن تغيرت، وعادات وُلدت، لأن هناك أخرى اختفت أو اضمحلت، تَشارك بها مع أناس آخرين. ولكل من أولئك الناس والقرّاء ... خواطر، حكمت أحداثها الأفكار ... والأفراد ... والأشـــياء

في تفاعلات الإنسان ... والتراب ... والزمن.

Six Goes to Spain

One moment Six is rummaging in a drawer, and the next she’s swept away to sunny Spain!

From daring dashes in a bullring to enjoying paella and joining a lively tomato fight, Six dives headfirst into the sights and sounds of a very different world. But as the sun sets and the flamenco starts, will this adventurous cat find her way back to Brydon Street?

Featuring questions about Six’s Spanish adventure, children can learn while joining in on the fun.

Six Goes Shopping

It’s just another lovely day on Brydon Street – until Six, the cheeky six-toed cat, takes an unexpected ride in Mrs. Donaldson’s shopping bag! From ogling grocery shelves to causing a stir at the checkout, Six’s little escapade is full of surprises and a bit of chaos. But will she manage to make it back home in time for dinner? With fun questions about Six’s day out and puzzling wordsearch, young readers can relive the adventure and test their memories and vocabulary.

Six and the Puppy

Things are changing at Number Twenty-Two, Brydon Street, and Six isn’t sure she’s thrilled about it. A new puppy named Gulliver has arrived, stealing the spotlight and plenty of cuddles. But when a gentle moment brings them together, Six realises there might just be room for both of them. This is a charming tale of sibling rivalry and unexpected friendship. Packed with activities like name-guessing games and counting challenges, this story keeps little ones engaged from start to finish.

The Day at the Park

A day in the park becomes an unforgettable adventure for one family in this heartwarming tale of love, laughter, and discovery.

Lydia, Mark, and baby Luke set out with their parents for a simple afternoon outdoors, but the park has its own magic waiting to be revealed. With every squirrel’s twitch, every flutter of wings, and every whispered breeze, the family finds themselves drawn into a world where joy and wonder come alive.

Through playful encounters with nature and each other, they uncover something truly special: the beauty of being together. A gentle, uplifting story celebrating the bonds of family, The Day at the Park reminds us that the most magical moments are often the simplest ones.

The Yorkshire Way

In 1968, Angus Monroe qualified as a veterinarian and began his career in a progressive mixed practice in Southwest Scotland. After three years, with a wife named Bridey and one child with another on the way, Angus decided it was time for a change. Despite a disastrous interview, he was offered a promising position in a well-organized practice in Lancashire, which came with a generous salary and a comfortable house.

However, a visit to his college friend John in the Yorkshire Dales changed his plans. John was leaving an old-fashioned rural practice and suggested that Angus might take his place. Despite his reservations, Angus accepted the offer and found himself working under the stern and difficult Murdo McMurdo. The practice was in financial trouble, losing clients to a younger and more modern rival, and Angus was tasked with convincing skeptical farmers to trust him while trying to persuade Murdo to adopt more modern methods.

The house that came with the practice was full of potential but was damp, freezing, and without proper heating, much to Bridey’s dismay. The couple faced one challenge after another during an exceptionally cold Yorkshire winter, which was made worse by frequent power cuts. Just as they began to adjust to their new life, an unexpected and shocking event turned their world upside down, threatening their family’s future and their financial viability.

Ocean Commotion!

Far out in the ocean, a pod of dolphins spots something unusual. As they swim closer, one curious dolphin ventures ahead for a better look and discovers a hoard of floating plastic waste. Shocked and angered by the pollution, the dolphins decide it is time to teach humanity a lesson for polluting their seas.

Working together, the pod devises a bold plan. They will transport the plastic waste back to shore, blockade the port, and create chaos – all to draw attention to the urgent problem of plastics in the ocean.

Where Did We Come From?

Where Did We Come From? The Origin and Evolution of Life is a welcoming introduction to the understanding of the origin and evolution of life. The authors capture the attention of all readers, be they well versed in theories of the origin of life and the Theory of Evolution or those that possess little knowledge of these interesting subjects. The authors discuss the origin of life from religious narratives to scientific-based accounts, leading to the conclusion that we still do not know how life began, but strive to do so.

The Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection, presented simultaneously by Charles Darwin and Alfred Wallace, is one of the greatest ideas of all time. However, new discoveries in molecular genetics, microbiology, and systems biology have necessitated an extension/revision of the classical frame of evolutionary theory. These new discoveries include epigenetics, alteration of the environment, learning and cultural transmission, and the role of microorganisms in the evolution of animals and plants: the hologenome concept.

Where Did We Come From? The Origin and Evolution of Life also provides a glimpse of how theories of evolution can affect our understanding of social phenomena, such as motherhood and social standing, biological cooperation versus Social Darwinism, and collective memory.

Through an accessible authorial voice and clarity, not burdened with superfluous jargon, the authors engage with readers and lead them to become well-informed on these captivating subjects.

Giselle’s Choice

A MIRACLE OF A BOOK

Two 12-year-old girls simultaneously demand a change in their lives.

At this precise moment, the Angel Gabriel becomes acutely aware of their request and, in the night, visits the girls to ensure it is truly what they want. He offers them the chance to switch bodies completely – if they are still certain when they wake.

The swap takes place. Giselle, an intelligent girl living in London, exchanges her life and body and mind with Minati, an orphaned girl surviving on the streets of Northern India.

The former Minati, now living as Giselle, is overjoyed by her new family and her first boyfriend.

Meanwhile, Giselle, now living as Minati, dedicates herself to helping the orphaned children find work at the local sugar cane plantation. She also discovers unexpected, romantic feelings for Bhopa, a fellow orphan.

As Minati, living in England as Giselle, trains to fulfil her wish to become an Olympic athlete, she struggles with schoolwork and then faces a knife attack.

Meanwhile, Giselle, living in India as Minati, faces a desperate race against time to save Bhopa’s life and is helped by Raj, a loyal friend – but time is fast running out.

I'm Trying My Best?

Personal growth can seem to come easier for some than others. Taking those first steps toward something new or different can feel daunting without clear direction, especially when responsibilities, fear of failure, and uncertainty give us pause.

This book’s succinct yet thought-provoking activities and techniques meet you where you are. Leveraging individual circumstances, passions, and abilities, the book helps gain perspective, frame problems, spot opportunities, develop solutions for self-improvement, and unlock potential.

Approachable and uplifting, the book provides a roadmap to reflection and positive change, helping unleash the personal growth we all have inside. Progress starts from within, by simply trying our best.