Sam the Super Powered Musical Moon

A good number of years after I wrote this story, astronomers reported stars making music.

It only goes to prove that so-called ‘fantasy’ is reality catching up with it!

But to those with an imagination – or, should I say, an understanding of reality – they are always in tandem.

The enclosed story is related to another one of my stories, entitled ‘Magic Cups and a Saucer,’ that can be found in my first book, Stories for all the Children of all the Worlds.

Happy reading to everyone.

Bissosaurus: Dinosaurs Running!

The Bissosaurus family represent love and magic – their aim is to spread love and joy through positive thinking.

Bissosaurus remind you to always reach for the stars, and that if you aim high and believe in yourself, magic and dreams really do come true.

The young baby dinosaur soon realises that if you try hard enough and believe in yourself, nothing is really impossible!

A Piece of the Action

What is it like to spend a lifetime doing research in a wide variety of fields in the physical sciences? Studying distant planets, binary stars, neutron stars, stellar mass black holes and active galaxies using optical and near-infrared ground-based telescopes. Designing and constructing equipment as a member of international teams studying the high-energy X-ray emissions from many of these objects. Flying these detectors on short duration sounding rocket flights, utilising huge balloons to carry experiments to high altitude, or installing them on long duration satellite missions. Being a scientist engaged in fieldwork studying the physical properties of the world’s oceans, or the sea ice and glaciers around the coastline of Antarctica. This lifetime involved living in the UK and Australia for many years, with a four-year interlude in the USA, as well as working in or visiting many other countries. How lucky can you get? This book describes numerous projects in an unusually diverse range of research areas – the fun and adventure of STEM activities – without getting into excessive technical or specialist detail.

How Many Stars Are in the Sky?

Little Lucy Brown’s curiosity leads her to a mysterious box hidden in her drawer. What secrets does it hold? Join Lucy on an enchanting adventure to uncover the mystery!

As Lucy embarks on a journey to the moon, she seeks answers to her burning questions. Along the way, she befriends a delightful creature from the stars, discovering that the journey itself is just as important as the destination. Together, they explore, laugh, and learn, making every moment a memorable part of their celestial adventure.

This heartwarming tale celebrates creativity, imaginative thinking, and the joy of discovery. It's a feel-good space story that will delight readers of all ages!

The Tale of Timothy Twigpig

Timothy Twigpig has never been outside. It is, after all, important for a hedgehog to hide. But when he sneaks out, what will Timothy discover?

A tale of the humble hedgehog, discovering the world beyond the wood. A book to educate and inspire the next generation to care for our countryside and the wildlife within it.

Umbo goes to Welsh Class

Umbo is no ordinary chimpanzee puppet. He is big and beautiful with a happy smile and full of life. Caroline is an enterprising grandma with a special talent for ventriloquism.

She is a Welsh learner, but has a problem: she has to give a talk in Welsh to her Welsh class. She needs help, but who can help her?

She thinks Umbo is just the inspiration and support she needs, so decides to take him to class.

Will Umbo be up to the task, will Caroline’s talk go well, and what will her classmates think of Umbo?

Umbo goes to Welsh Class is a charming, heart-warming tale with beautiful illustrations which will delight any young child. After all – who could resist Umbo?

This is a true story – well, almost – with only a light touch of make believe. Caroline does live in Wales with Umbo, Bird and Dave, and she did take Umbo to Welsh class!

The Wealthy Way

Embark on a transformative journey towards socio-economic wellness and financial freedom with The Wealthy Way. This unique process empowers individuals to develop knowledge, awareness, and an ideal personality while taking strategic actions to create a life of abundance, free from money worries.This book guides you in nourishing your mindset, revitalizing your life, and effectively managing your finances to kickstart strong wealth creation. It provides life-changing values for anyone determined to overcome money personality problems, escape poverty, and achieve true financial freedom.Through self-discovery, transformation, and knowledge development, you can change your current financial situation and prevent future pitfalls. The Wealthy Way introduces three essential holistic personalities: BE transformed, DO take action, and HAVE sustainable financial wellness. These personalities are vital for improving your mindset, belief system, and financial management skills, leading to financial sufficiency.

A Bipolar Life Well-Lived

It never dawned on me that I was getting ill, but what was happening to me was very real. Living in a world of make-believe, I was convinced my imaginary visions were genuine. I had delusions of grandeur, thinking I was all-powerful and the centre of everything. But I was not a monster; I was a lost soul. My story involves a struggle with mania and depression in the context of my life in England and France. How, despite my handicap, I held down a job abroad for 8 years and how, after 8 years of marriage to a Frenchman, I supported my daughter as a single parent. My memoir gives insight into living with mental illness. It is an autobiography concerned with memories of childhood, adolescence and adulthood.

The Fleet Air Arm

This book uncovers many hidden facts and untold stories of the Fleet Air Arm (FAA), shedding light on its remarkable history, much of which has not been widely published. It offers a concise yet vivid account of how the Royal Navy’s Air Service (RNAS) evolved over the years, shaped by over a century of political manoeuvring and its long-standing rivalry with the Royal Air Force. Even today, the FAA continues to operate in the shadow of the RAF, as seen in the ongoing developments surrounding the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers and the F-35B aircraft they now carry, frequent subjects in the media.Few know that the last serviceman to die in the Second World War was an FAA pilot, shot down over Japan at the very end of the Pacific conflict. While FAA victories such as Taranto and the Falklands are well known, it may surprise readers to learn that the FAA briefly flew Lancasters in 1946. And in the Gulf War, FAA Westland Lynx helicopters made history by virtually wiping out Iraq’s navy using Sea Skua missiles, the first time seaborne helicopters achieved such a feat.This book also features the most comprehensive post-1945 timeline of the FAA, a reflection of the decline of Britain’s maritime power over recent decades. Enriching the narrative are personal anecdotes from FAA personnel, highlighting their bravery, dedication, and sacrifice in the line of duty.

Winston Dreams

The COVID-19 lockdowns were not much fun for us, but have you ever thought about how it would affect our furry friends?

Follow Winston’s journey from the loneliness of lockdown to freedom in this loveable children’s story about hope and happiness.

Finding Your Way Home through COVID

Just when I thought my life was settled, everything changed when Cody came into it. He was supposed to be my foster dog for just three weeks, until my older son could take him after getting him fixed and healthy. But then COVID hit, and those three weeks stretched into three months of lockdown, with just Cody and me. During that time, we formed an unbreakable bond, and I can truly say that he got me through the pandemic.

Since then, Cody has become more than just a companion: he’s my purpose, my reason to keep going. Rescued from a tough life in the projects, he was searching for love and care, just like I was, though I didn’t realize it at the time. Now, he’s my constant companion and best friend.

People often say that I saved Cody, but the truth is, he saved me.

“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures, they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.”

– Gilda Radner

“Over the years I have felt the truest, purest love—the love of God, really. I imagine that what God’s love feels like is the love that comes from your dog.”

– Oprah Winfrey

The ‘Joys’ of Humanity

For a woman like Joy Monroe, the only problem she faces is finding the next bus to start the party!

Reno in the 1990s could only be described as a ship of emotions and the hectic, white-haired, jewellery-covered Joy is the captain!

Witness as Joy’s life drastically changes, old demons return, and a romantic relationship develops!