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First published in 1987, this book is written for those who are encountering Wordsworth for the first time and for those familiar with his works that are at a loss to understand his reputation or why his work has impressed them. The strength of the author’s approach is that it unravels the poet’s...

Vallo Castle, German-occupied Denmark, 1943: Jews are being smuggled out of the country on fishing vessels bound for Sweden before Nazi search teams can find them. Gunter Herz, an Austrian-Jewish refugee drafted into the British SOE for 'special duties' is parachuted in, tasked with locating a missing...

As the Third World War rages on, America is confronted by Soviet spies and American traitors. In this shadowy world of uncertain alliances, the Roadhouse Sons must distinguish between friend, foe and a serial killer.

IN the story of The First Easter, as in the story of The First Christmas, there is much that is hard to understand, but if we review somewhat the Blessed Life of Jesus, we shall better appreciate the glorious significance of the day.

Explores the powers and wisdom of sacred White Spirit Animals • Looks in-depth at the lessons of the major White Spirit Animals: the White Bear, White Lion, White Elephant, White Wolf, and White Buffalo • Explains how to use shamanic dreaming and trans-species telepathy to communicate...

Blood and Land is a dazzling, panoramic account of the history and achievements of Native North Americans, and why they matter today. It is about why no understanding of the wider world is possible without comprehending the original inhabitants of the United States and Canada: Native Americans, First...

The name of the planet was New Texas, the by-word of the people was independence. As surely as their Lone Star ancestors had fought for their independence, so the citizens of this maverick planet fought against the protective ties of the Solar League.

Even when it's undertaken with the best of intentions, time travel can cause more problems than it solves. The unforeseen consequences begin to unfold when protagonist Benson wakes up in a strange time and place and finds himself tasked with a seemingly impossible mission.

It is Halloween, when young Dan Morgan is introduced to the magical world of his Grandmother. At the Moon and Broom he meets Lionel, a young wizard with neon blue hair and his friend Edgar, a giant bat with a fondness for muffins. With a little help from Mandrake, a sleek black cat with lavender eyes, they set out to prevent the Moonstone unleashing its evil curse on the Souls of Light.

They didn't know that they were going to solve a mystery that had raged across decades. The mystery that tore down Mary's heart and soul to pieces. She sat at the diner only to drown her sorrows in their famous apple pie with cinnamon-vanilla ice cream. John only came to sample their...

Hunted by evil, her only escape was to find the light, but her broken wings couldn't carry her to safety. Why this tiny, suffering pixie was hunted by a monster troll seemed to be a simple urge - he needed to feed off her energy to keep living. Only a few hours to daylight, when the...

The nightmare came as usual, and woke him in sweats and a blinding flash of light - also as usual. Right on his birthday. Their birthday. No prescription or alchoholic drink did any good. Didn't even give him a buzz. Long walks, working at some hands-on project - those were the...

Guided by tween "ghostorian" Virgil, readers will discover fascinating facts about calamitous events throughout history as they explore castles, palaces and dungeons and those infamous figures associated with each. For instance, did you know that many castles were made out of wood painted...

First published in 1987. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.