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Twelve-year-old Nora lives in a world parallel to our own. A world where magic is a part of everyday life. Nora’s life is turned upside down the day she discovers that her father is an agent of the Wizards’ Secret Service and has disappeared during his last mission in New York City. Nora will stop at nothing to rescue him—even if it means traveling to the human world. Nora, along with her best friend Tim, soon find themselves in New York where they unveil secrets beyond their wildest dreams. Clues unfold, revealing information on the mystery of the Key of Radmar, a relic sought after for centuries by the Union of Witches. Can Nora avoid the darkness that lives hidden among human-kind and rescue her father in time?

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Book Description: "This is a set of 'fractured fables' written on the cusp of the 20th century. Written in breezy vernacular style, these tales are timeless, even if some of the slang and cultural references have passed into obscurity in the intervening century." (Quote from sacred-texts.com)Table of Contents: Publisher's Preface; The Fable Of The Undecided Brunette And The Two Candidates; The Fable Of The Boston Biologist And The Native With The Blue Hardware; The Fable Of The Knowing Friend Who Tipped Off Her Star Recipe; The Fable Of The People's Choice Who Answered The Call Of Duty And Took Seltzer; The Fable Of The Girl With A Handicap Who Had To Lock Up Her Parents; The Fable Of The Good Fellow Who Got The Short End Of It; The Fable Of The Husband Who Showed Up And Did The Best He Knew How; The Fable Of The Bureau Of Public Comfort And The Man In Charge; The Fable Of Uncle Silas And The Matrimonial Game; The Fable Of The Old Merchant, The Sleuth And The Tapioca; The Fable Of Springfield's Fairest Flower And Lonesome Agnes Who Was Crafty; The Fable Of The Wise Piker Who Had The Kind Of Talk That Went; The Fable Of The Two Wives Who Talked About Their Husbands; The Fable Of The Open Champion, The Veranda Fixture And The Once-a-weeker From Town; The Fable Of The Cousin From Down East Who Had His Pick Of The village Lilacs; The Fable Of The Horse Maniac And What Caused The Filing Of The Suit; The Fable Of The Household Comedian And The Lady Shopper's Unexpected Come Back; The Fable Of The Hungry Man From Bird Center And The Trans-atlantic Touch; The Fable Of The Brotherhood Of States And The Wife Who Was Responsible For The Jubilee; The Fable Of The Good Fairy Of The Eighth Ward And The Dollar Excursion Of The Steam-fitters; The Fable Of The All-night Seance And The Limit That Ceased To Be; The Fable Of The Good People Who Rallied To The Support Of The Church; The Fable Of How Grandma Shattered An Idol And Made It Easy For The Children; The Fable Of The Last Day At School And The Tough Trustee's Farewell To The Young Voyagers; The Fable Of Woman's True Friend And The Hopeful Antique; The Fable Of This Year's St. George And The 800 Microscopic Dragons; The Fable Of Alexander From Up The Road Whose Wife Took Him Over The Jumps; The Fable Of The General Manager Of The Love Affair Who Demanded A Furlough; The Fable Of The Day's Work And The Morning After; The Fable Of The Sure-thing Crook And The Town Of Nubbinville; The Fable Of The Foozie And The Successful Approach; The Fable Of The Old-time Pedagogue Who Came Down From The Shelf And Was Sufficiently Bumped; The Fable Of The Man Who Was Going To Retire; The Fable Of The Bookworm And The Butterfly Who Went Into The Law; The Fable Of The Third And Last Call; The Fable Of The Crustacean Who Tried To Find Out By Reading A Book; The Fable Of The Low-down Expert On The Subject Of Babies; The Fable Of The Girl Who Could Compromise In A Pinch; The Fable Of The Satiated Globe-trotter Who Found A New Kind Of Nerve Twister Waiting For Him At Home; The Fable Of The Skittish Widower Who Tried To Set Himself Back Some Thirty TearsAbout the Publisher: Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, Esoteric and Mythology. www.forgottenbooks.orgForgotten Books is about sharing information, not about making money. All books are priced at wholesale prices. We are also the only publisher we know of to print in large sans-serif font, which is proven to make the text easier to read and put less strain on your eyes.

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Excerpt: ... to a fare-ye-well. Each morning he found in his Mail a few Sealed Orders from Headquarters and about as many Stage Directions as would be required for putting on the Annual Show at the Hippodrome. When he was not begging some one to come and Ush for him, he was either checking over the Glove List with a terrified Best Man or getting measured for a full layout of dark Livery that made him look like a refined Floor-Walker. It seemed that Adele had a Step-Mother who had been crouched for Years waiting for a chance to bust into the Papers. Nothing would do her but a regular Madison Square Phantasmagoria, with two Rings and an elevated Platform. She wanted Ribbons down the Aisle and little Girls sprinkling Posies, a Concert Orchestra buried under the Palms, and a few extra Ministers of the Gospel just to dress the Pulpit. Every superfluous Accessory devised by the Nerve Specialist and approved by the Court of Bankruptcy was woven into the Nuptial Circus when Ferdinand and Adele were made one and Unhookable. The Rehearsals somewhat resembled the Moving Pictures of the Durbar at Delhi. As a final Preparation for the Stupendous Pageant, the Groom sat up all night in the Dipsomania Club, watching the Head-Liners of the Blue Book demolish Glassware. According to the dictates of Fashion, one who is about to assume the solemn Responsibilities of Matrimony should abstain from Slumber for a week, devoting the time thus saved to a full consideration of Food and Drink. The Ambulance bore his Remains to the Church. A few faithful Hang- Overs lifted him through the Portals, with his Toes dragging somewhat in the Rear. They propped him against a Pilaster and told him his Name and begged him not to weaken, no matter what the Preacher might put up to him. Soon after he saw a Haggard Creature all fluffed about with White advancing unsteadily toward him. With the Make-Up, she did not look a Day over 47. He did not hear any of the Service, but those who were more...

With 78 pages of additional articles, references, and bibliographies of recommended reading. Great Britain is an island nation, which means it is critical that it control the waters around it in order to keep invasions at bay. In the last book published before his death, George Henty takes us to several of the key sea battles of the Napoleonic Wars-battles that kept those kinds of sea-based invasions from happening. Will Gilmore is a young man from a small village called Scarcombe, a place whose primary industries are fishing and smuggling. Rather than pursue either career, he joins the Royal Navy as a ship's boy. His rise in the navy begins rather quickly when he distinguishes himself in a battle against the French, and he is promoted to midshipman. This promotion begins a career which includes battles with pirates, being captured and escaping from the enemy no less than three times, and participation in both the Battle of Cape St. Vincent and the Battle of Camperdown. His final adventure involves him with none other than Admiral Horatio Nelson, where his resolve and persistence pay off. Henty's History Series - Learning History Through Fiction The Henty series is a unique way of learning about history. It consists of over 80 novels, each written by George A. Henty, and each featuring a significant historical person, period or event. * Perfect for busy people who have never lost their desire to learn. * An ideal way for homeschool students to learn history. * Organized by time period. * With additional nonfiction articles and a bibliography of recommended reading. "If you want to fall in love with history, there is simply no better way to do it than this."

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With 67 pages of additional articles, references, and bibliographies of recommended reading. No history of Scotland can be written without consideration of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. It was due to these two men that Scotland was able to overthrow English domination and become a free and independent people. In 1296, Edward I invaded Scotland in hopes of consolidating his claim to the Scottish throne. He defeated John Balliol at the Battle of Berwick; but his claim to the throne would not go unchallenged. In 1297, William Wallace struck back and defeated the English at Stirling Bridge; but he was in turn defeated at the Battle of Falkirk. The war was not over, however. In 1306, Robert the Bruce had himself crowned King of Scotland and renewed the war Wallace had begun. By defeating the English at the Battle of Bannockburn, he secured for Scotland a place as an independent nation. In Freedom's Cause, Henty tells the story of Scottish independence through the eyes of a young man, Archie Forbes. He forms a group of scouts for Wallace's army, participates in the victory at Stirling Bridge, and the defeat at Falkirk. After Wallace's death, he links up with Robert Bruce, and joins in the victory at Bannockburn. This is one of the best novels ever written about this period, and a must-read for anyone of Scottish ancestry, or with an interest in Scotland. The Henty History Series - Learning History Through Fiction The Henty series is a unique way of learning about history. It consists of over 80 novels, each written by George A. Henty, and each featuring a significant historical person, period or event. * Perfect for busy people who have never lost their desire to learn. * An ideal way for homeschool students to learn history. * Organized by time period. * With additional nonfiction articles and a bibliography of recommended reading. "If you want to fall in love with history, there is simply no better way to do it than this."