The perfect introduction to the legendary world of dragons, The Dragon Machine uses a clever mix of text and illustrations to describe how George, a young, overlooked boy, becomes aware of dragons hiding all around him.

But when it becomes apparent that they don't belong in George's ordinary world, he endeavours to do the best for his new friends and find them the home they deserve.

A heart-warming and magical tale from award-winning illustrator, Helen Ward.

Winner of 10 national awards including IRA Children's Choice, Teachers' Choice, and Book Sense Children's Pick! "This elegant children's book depicts the journey of life with all the hopes and dreams found along the way... Richly crafted and thoughtfully written, 'Dream' is a dazzling project that challenges us to find a dream and follow it" -- The Bloomsbury Review. Fifteen top children's illustrators each offer a gorgeously illustrated page to complement quotations from historical sages and a beautifully told, multilayered poetic story about life's hopes and dreams from childhood to adulthood, inspiring both children and adults. A book to explore and discuss with children, a keepsake and collector's item, and a lovely gift book for milestones like a birth or graduation, the holidays and birthdays. "Dream" offers wonder, wisdom, and good wishes -- for everyone who dreams.

Winner of The National Art Library Award! Helen Ward's tale of The Tin Forest follows an old man who tidies the rubbish in a junkyard and dreams of a better place. With faith, ingenuity and hard work, he transforms it into a wonderland in this poetic modern fable.

Celebrate 20 incredible years of Ology with this special edition of Dragonology - the journal of dragonologist Dr Ernest Drake. Do you believe in dragons? Said to originate from the library of eminent Victorian dragonologist Ernest Drake, this book imparts to readers the secrets of the ancient science of dragonology, bridging the gap between dragon legend and fact. The meticulous Dr. Drake assigns Latin names to various dragon species, ruminates on why dragons are able to speak, speculates on how they could fly, and explains the true purpose of their notorious hoarding habits. It includes a host of novelties, such as old letters, magic dust and dragon scales. In his afterword, Dr. Drake reveals that one of the crucial goals of dragonologists is to preserve and protect the magnificent creatures of their study wherever possible - a goal this lavishly illustrated volume most affectionately achieves. An incomparable gift for secret dragonologists everywhere! For true believers only. Don't let it fall into the wrong hands! The groundbreaking Ology series has sold more than 18 MILLION copies worldwide.

This book discusses the pump's role in electrohydraulic systems and its use as a power source to a control loop, and provides a good understanding of the basics, complemented by working knowledge of the "real world." It is intended for engineers and students who have studied feedback control theory.

This book discusses the pump's role in electrohydraulic systems and its use as a power source to a control loop, and provides a good understanding of the basics, complemented by working knowledge of the "real world." It is intended for engineers and students who have studied feedback control theory.

In all the bustling streets on Christmas Eve, one girl can't find anywhere selling the right present. That is, until she finds one warm shop on a very cold street, with a pointy-eared shopkeeper welcoming her into Twenty-Five, December Lane. Inside is every toy she could ever dream to find, but as she looks around for just the right one, a large, bearded stranger is sweeping everything into a sack - but who is he, and who are all those presents really for? A reissue of Helen Ward and Wayne Anderson's classic Christmas tale, perfect for families to read together through the winter.

There was once a wide, windswept place, near nowhere and close to forgotten....

In the middle of a dark, lonely wasteland filled with old scrap metal lives an old man. Every night he dreams of a lively forest, full of sunshine, plants, birds, and animals. Every morning he wakes to gloom and bad weather. Then one day, he comes up with an idea to change things. But can an idea turn rain into sunshine? Can a dream make plants grow?  The rich, detailed illustrations and lyrical text of The Tin Forest carry an important message of imagination and hope.

A humorous story about the nine month roller coaster ride of his married daughter's pregnancy as seen through the eyes of the soon-to-be-grandfather.

Amanda Snow and the Deadly Semester. A mystery which proves that starting one's life over can be deadly. Amanda Snow wanted to be a teacher, but because of family difficulties, she was unable to go to college. She has a strained relationship with her mother and step-father, but adores her grandfather who set her on a path that would change her life forever. After storming off her job because of a sexually harassing boss, she decides to sue him. This leads to an encounter with Bill Jasco, an investigator for the law firm. In order to continue paying her bills, Amanda must find a new job. In following her grandfather's advice, she applied for work in the local school system; she can't believe her good fortune when she's hired as a paraeducator. She would be working with students in Special Education. It was closer to being a teacher than she ever dreamed possible. Her joy is short lived as unexpected consequences of her past brings danger into her life and threatens to destroy the plans she and Bill have for their future. Trouble explodes like a raging prairie fire as Amanda and Bill must deal with an assault on their very lives.

Vivid Hues is a book about human races. The title is from a speach given by Ronald Reagan, ...when speaking, " Paint in Vivid Hues, not in pale pastels." In other words speak clearly. Speaking clearly isn't what my book is about, but Vivid Hues so well fits my subject matter that I couldn't pass up using it.

The U. S. President has asked Pastor/Doctor William Barnett to give up his church and work with the president in his administration. DanJaroc and his lieutenant, ThomLaroc shot up Pastor Barnett's church trying to kill Barnett because he wouldn't agree to lead his congregation to accept the Middle Eastern religion, the Nicolaian Way. Barnett was only wounded in the shoulder while a young boy was killed and Billy Moses Baxter, Jr. (Billy J) was shot in the face. Amazingly, shooting up the church caused as much, if not more, trouble for DanJaroc and ThomLaroc than it did for Barnett and his congregation. How can anyone deal with people such as DanJaroc and ThomLaroc? Together, they have helped to build a seditious army of Nicolaians within the United States. The trouble is there are so many of them and most of them are US Citizens, that is, homeland terrorists, flying under our nation's radar. Their goal is to destroy our beloved country and our freedom in favor of the Middle Eastern religious lifestyle. How about the Baxters? Will Billy J recover and, if so, will he ever be the same again having been accidentally shot by a Nicolaian? (ThomLaroc) Racial difficulties already existed in the United States, but now race relations have been so stirred up and so much hate has been created that it's beginning to look more like the years right after slavery all over again. What can Rhett McDonough, Butch Gorden and the Ralanta Police Department do to track down the Nicolaians and unearth who they are and what their vulnerable areas are before they destroy us from within? Will the president, the FBI and all of our nation's police agencies be able to stop these home grown terrorists before they make final connection with other Middle Eastern entities?

The President of the United States is involved with running the country and has little time for anything else; however, it has come to his attention that an inordinate amount of killings via the throat slash has taken place. Consequently, he has decided to start asking questions before the press is all over him about it. Little does he know what he's about to get into. There also seems to be an awful lot of racial activity going on in the U. S. The President has his own agenda and doesn't want to get embroiled in other things that will take up too much of his time. He's in his second term and knows it's just a matter of time before he becomes a "lame duck" president with little opportunity to get the promises accomplished that he made during his second term campaign. If he only knew what was ahead of him, he would probably flee the country without a backward glance.

What ever you do, you won't want to miss Vivid Hues III, the third book of this exciting series. No one is safe as this Middle Eastern entity works hard at destroying the United States from within. Billy J is finally out of danger as far as life and death issues are concerned. Now it's time to get on with his facial reconstruction, and that's far from a sure thing. Doctor Jamerson has been recommended by Doctor Joseph as the reconstruction surgeon for Billy J. Hank Rodgers receives some important information about the Nicolaians from Lulu Ann Thornhill, one of the "working girls," thus causing an attempt to be made on their lives before Hank can get the information back to Precinct Six and Captain Stanton. Rhett McDonough and Butch Gorden come up with some important information about the Nicolaians and their plans. Because of the nature of racial difficulties associated with the plans of the Nicolaians, Rhett and Butch have a falling out. The strength of their relationship is severely tested as the Nicolaians contrive to kill them both. Little B B nearly gets himself killed and throws a wrench in the Nicolaian plans which leads him and DanJaroc to make a trip to the Middle East and Maldaisa to meet with the King of Maldaisa, the Maldaision. But, before they leave the United States, Dan decides to visit Rylene Waters. Rylene is not happy when she sees DanJaroc at her front door