Early Years

On her 18th birthday, Jane Yellowrock leaves the children’s home where she was raised, and heads north to her first job. But she makes a detour and discovers where she came from, who she is, and what she is.

King Grey once benefited from unrivaled strength, wealth, and prestige in a world governed by martial ability, but now finds himself reborn in a society dominated by magic. Given a second chance at life, the once-king strives to understand his role in this new world and the purpose of his reincarnation while correcting the mistakes of his past.

I never believed in the whole “light at the end of the tunnel” folly where people, after having a near-death experience, would startle awake in a cold sweat exclaiming, “I saw the light!” But there I was, in this so-called “tunnel” facing a glaring light, when the last thing I remembered was sleeping in my room - the royal bed-chamber, as others called it. Had I died? If so, how? King Grey once benefited from unrivaled strength, wealth, and prestige in a world governed by martial ability but now finds himself reborn in a society dominated by magic.

When Halt and Crowley discover that the ambitious Morgarath has been infiltrating the Rangers in order to corrupt the Corps, the young Rangers travel north to find Prince Duncan, seeking a royal warrant to stop Morgarath before it is too late. By weakening the Rangers, the most powerful force in support of the King, Morgarath plans to steal the throne.

Karen Harris, aged 20, and attached to a military unit formed to combat human trafficking in the EU, because of her experience working alone, was often used in covert missions. While she would rather work as a team, she enjoyed pitting her wits against the cartels that effectively ran Europe. That was until she came up against the Kreisen cartel. Now she was facing an old adversary who had joined the cartel. This man would push Karen to the limit and with such a hold over her, she had no way out. Or did she? About ‘The Early Years’ The Kreisen Cartel is one of the 'early years' novels. ...

Karen Harris formed a charity, Lost But Never Forgotten (LBNF). Her idea was to give victims rescued from human traffickers a new life. With little money, she purchases a repossessed run down villa in Spain. Quickly finding the building was haemorrhaging money, she runs out. Hitting on an idea to boost her funds, Karen idea of easy money does not come that easy, particularly when the benefactors turn out to be drug dealers as well as seeing Karen as something to sell. Soon, Karen is fighting for her freedom and ultimately her life, as she attempts to escape from these people. A fast-paced ...

On an ordinary Monday morning, Ariel Cafferty's phone buzzes with a disturbing text message. Something’s happened. I need to see you. Meet me under the candelabra tree ASAP. The words would be jarring from anyone, but the sender is the only man she ever loved. And it's been several years since she learned he died. Seeing Drew’s name pop up is heart-stopping. Ariel’s gut says it can’t be real. But she goes to the tree anyway. She has to. Nobody shows.

When the former Baron Morgarath escaped to avoid punishment for treason, an uneasy peace fell on Araluen. But Morgarath, now in hiding, is already planning his next move, recruiting an army of savage, overpowering beasts known as Wargals. Newly crowned King Duncan knows he must assemble his troops for battle.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip enjoyed seventy-three years of happy married life together—the longest marriage of any royal British couple in history. But how did they meet? What did their families think of their burgeoning relationship? What obstacles did the young couple face before and after their marriage? And how did a childhood friendship grow into the love story of the century? In The Queen and Prince Philip royal biographer Helen Cathcart superbly reconstructs the early years of Elizabeth and Philip's relationship.

About this Book EYFS Framework Scheme of Work: 0-2 Years This comprehensive resource is designed to support early childhood educators in implementing a robust and engaging curriculum aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. It provides a structured approach to learning and development, covering the seven key areas of learning across three terms. Key Features: Clear and concise presentation: The scheme of work is organized into easy-to-follow sections, making it accessible to both experienced and new educators. Age-appropriate activities: The activities are tailored to...

This is the story of my early years.As I look back on my life, I realize that it has been a rather interesting one. Therefore, I thought I would tell my story. There are a couple of caveats I need to add here at the beginning. One, these are my memories and, as such, may not be entirely reliable. As with most people, I have a tendency to remember some things and forget others. I, also, don’t necessarily remember it the way it really was, but the way, well, I remember it. I have asked some of those “who were there” to read over what I have written to confirm my memories, but, of course...

Caring for young children is one of the most challenging tasks an adult will ever face. No matter how much you love your child, there will be moments filled with frustration, anger, and even desperation. There will also be questions: Why does my four-year-old deliberately lie to me? Why is everything a struggle with my three-year-old? Should I ever spank my preschooler when she is disobedient? Over the years, millions of parents have come to trust the Positive Discipline series and its common-sense approach to child-rearing.

The first three stories in the Matt Ransom series have been gathered together for the first time in this exciting and explosive collection. The Velvet Sea, The Tender Shore, and the powerful The Gentle Tide await readers just past the shore…

A comprehensive collection covering the formative years of the fun cosy mystery series, The Armchair Detective. Featuring every script from Series One & Two, and even the first 2 plays of the not-yet published Series Three. In total, a bumper deduction-busting 12 mysteries!

To a small child, the world is an exciting but sometimes frightening and unstable place. In The Magic Years, Selma Fraiberg takes the listener into the mind of the child, showing how he confronts the world and learns to cope with it. With great warmth and perception, she discusses the problems at each stage of development and reveals the qualities—above all, the quality of understanding—that can provide the right answer at critical moments.

Mountain of My Dreams is a potentially six-book memoir (the first three books have been published) that tells the story of my family's decision to leave the suburbs in the early 1980s and move to beautiful Rappahannock County, Virginia to start a wholesale nursery. It is a story about a dream, a marriage, a family and endless adventures that often took the family out of their comfort zone. Unlike many back-to-the-land stories that follow a family for a year or two, we are still living the dream nearly fifty years later. Come along on our many adventures, as well as an equal number of ...

“ Our son Todd was once asked which coach he admired most in Jr High, High School and as a College Athlete; without hesitation he immediately said Coach Sepulveda. (Notice not his dad.) However I totally agree with Todd.” -Gary Hveem Athletic Director Rio Rancho. “Coach Sepulveda is definitely on the top five of most admired men in my life.” -Scott Hutt Tiger Track 1972. “Everything I do in track and field as a coach; from organization to training of athletes, I learned from my years with Coach Bob Sepulveda.” -Dale Lindley, Coach Chaparral Junior High “I can think of no ...

Rayner – the early years, is the story of one of Scotland Yard’s most prolific and successful fictionalised detectives from his childhood raised in a rural community to the difficulties experienced when first joining the newly created Metropolitan Police as a raw recruit when he first meets his closest friend and confidante Henry Bustle. The story opens with the principle subject being shot and seriously wounded. Throughout the time he spends in hospital fighting for his life, his mind returns to his younger days when as a mere child, the young Rayner shows his natural abilities to ...

Collection of short stories featuring Hard Luck Hank and his early days on Belvaille. Print Length: 63 pages Includes: -Why Hank came to Belvaille -Hank's first job -Where Hank got his plasma pistol -Hank's first murder -Introduction of glocken -Where the Gentleman's Club and Athletic Club came from -Hank's first love -How and why Belvaille changed and became what it is today NOTE: while the stories are stand-alone, it contains many references to characters and events in Hard Luck Hank novels.

From 1934 to 1954, Bing Crosby utterly dominated American entertainment. Nobody has ever had as many hit records, and Crosby was the number one movie star for five years in a row. The rise of Bing Crosby was the rise of American popular culture itself.