 | The Portland Sea Dragon A dragon, mermaids, and a 12-year old's time travelling adventures When the dragon is accused of murder after the unexplained disappearance of Sally Lucke in 1616, only Isabel can solve the mystery. So she sets out on a time-travelling adventure. Along the way, her cool friend Ben, annoying little sister Susie, and Gregor, a scruffy collie dog with attitude, both help and hinder Isabel’s search. Will she escape the smuggler Joseph Groves? Can she evade the devious mermaid in Deadman's Bay? Can she unravel the truth and free the lonely dragon? And, in the end, does the mermaid claim her frightening prize? Please click HERE for more information about this book |
The Spirit of Portland: Revelations of a Sacred Isle 
Portland’s
history, place-names and traditions reveal that long ago there was a
high concentration of stone circles, standing stones, barrows and
places associated with the Druids and early Christians. Living in
relative isolation, with their own laws, the early Portlanders remained
separate from the cultural influences, politics and religions of
mainland Britain and only married within the island families. Right up
until the early 20th century, the old islanders would teach their
children the ancient history of Portland as handed down by their
grandparents. Very few published books touch upon Portland’s sacred
nature. This book reveals some of the island’s hidden mysteries, myths,
legends, natural features and sacred geometry. Gary is an experienced
traveller, has studied early cultures around the world and been
intrigued by Portland for nigh on a decade. The book breaks new ground
by combining a fascinating look at Portland’s archaeology, oral
traditions, folklore and the old families, with a more intuitive
approach to research. Included are several walking tours for those
interested in exploring the island’s sacred places.
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 | Roaring Dorset! Encounters with Big Cats Whether you are a firm believer, open-minded or sceptical, Roaring Dorset! brings
together 223 sightings of these impressive predatory animals, to help
you make up your own mind. Conveniently grouped and mapped into 81
well-known locations it clearly shows, describes and tries to explain
what has been seen around the county. In her very successful and highly
acclaimed book Mystery Big Cats (published by Heart of Albion Press), Merrily Harpur provides a comprehensive study of the phenomenon nationwide. In Roaring Dorset! she
focuses on her own county of Dorset. While the practical aspects are
discussed in depth, she also offers a more other-worldly explanation
for the strange sightings. |
 | A Slice of Apple Pie: Your One-Stop Guide to Living in America Want to know what life in America is really like? By giving you the lowdown on what to expect and how to deal with it, this thoughtful yet lighthearted book will help you get the most out of your move or visit to the USA. Combining practical information, anecdotes, history, geography, psychology and much more besides, in one entertaining read, A Slice of Apple Pie is essential reading for anyone interested in learning more about life in America. |