Books with author Richard Weaver

‘Sheer delight … A story as good as one of Defoe’s own novels, full of immediacy, action and good sense … We can look the great biographers Macaulay and Trevelyan in the face.’ The Daily Telegraph Daniel Defoe bestrode the age like a colossus. He was both an observer and participant in events - informed and insightful. In this acclaimed biography, West offers both a history of Britain in Defoe’s time as well as an in depth exploration of the life and mind of one of England's greatest and most misunderstood authors. Through this excellent and entertaining work we get the chance to glimpse not only the events which inspired Defoe to write his many masterpieces – including the classic Robinson Crusoe – but follow his career trajectory as tradesman, soldier and spy, to journalist, satirist, pamphleteer and novelist, drawing on his writings and letters from the period. Defoe was a man who experienced his fair share of troubles – from marital difficulties, and poor health, to imprisonment and crippling debt. He was to his lasting shame no businessman, and was hounded by his creditors until his untimely death. But West stresses that it was Defoe’s bankruptcy that led him to become the great novelist we know today. Recommend reading for fans of Claire Tomalin and Peter Ackroyd. ‘Superb … There is a strong sense, throughout this minutely researched, hugely entertaining book, of a writer being restored to his rightful place in the literary hierarchy.’ The Observer Richard West was a celebrated journalist and much admired biographer. He is also the author of Chaucer: The Life and Times of the First English Poet.

The human soul is eternal, and though physical death marks the end of one life, it heralds a transition to the next. To help us focus on the lessons of our current life, most of us are born without conscious memory of what came before this life. When the time is right, past-life memories can be beneficial. They can reveal our life's purpose and help heal current wounds. Conscious past-life recall can also help you clear karmic imbalances and discover latent skills and talents carried over from previous lifetimes. Because one past-life regression method does not always work for everyone, Richard Webster presents twelve different techniques for investigating your past lives, including: dreaming of your past lives, scrying, hypnotic regressions you can do alone or with a partner, and exploring the Akashic records. Whether you seek to release old traumatic experiences that may be affecting your health and happiness in this lifetime, or you're simply curious about who you have been throughout the ages, this practical guidebook has everything you need to explore your soul's past.

A dog, a parrot, a mouse, and lots of cats. What could go wrong? Upset over a lack of attention from his humans, Carl the Cat sets out with his friends to confront the source of his agitation... Marvin the Mouse.Carl Goes to Mouse World follows the adventures of Carl and his animal buddies as they learn about the value of friendship and ultimately, acceptance.This is an adventure for all ages.A great book about friendship and overcoming differences.

The Adventures of Emily Finfeather is a tale of altruism and magic for mature children and immature adults."A feather not just for the birds! A magical, humorous tale of good, evil, vengeance, and forgiveness, The Feathernail is a delight for children and adults alike!" --- Ray Bradbury Emily Finfeather is an orphan who lives with her angry and silent Grandmother in a dark, windy, old house. On a field trip to the zoo, Emily is locked inside the aviary by evil classmates, led by the popular, nasty Dixy Yippet. During her long, lonely night in the cage, she sets free the birds. As a reward, she is given the feathernail, a bird feather where her little fingernail once was. The feather allows her to enter people's dreams, and change them. Added by three magically gifted friends and a sarcastic talking cat, Emily fights real monsters, school bullies, and evil magicians in her quest to find her parents.Emily was written many, many years ago in the long ago time of 2005, when books were made of paper and ink. The printed version of this book has humorous, illustrated footnotes, the Kindle and audio versions don't.Since then and now it has been read and enjoyed by wise children and youthful adults all over the world…. hear is what a few have said...“Fabulous! This book is fantastic; it has been an honor to read it!”….. Celeste Rodriguez- age 11, Los Angeles, California, USA“I love this book! I want to read more!”--- Irene Fernandez, age 9, Los Angeles, California, USA“What wonderful characters! ”---Dave Collins, sort of grown-up, Manzanilla. Mexico “This is fabulous. Magic, but it feels real.”---Alejandro Fernandez, age 15 Los Angeles, California, USA“A treat for adults and children. I can’t wait for more. ” Kate Huber, sort of grown up, Prague, The Netherlands“I treasure this book.”----Genesis Matamoras, age 10, Los Angeles, California, USA“This book is a classic; it shall stand beside ‘Alice in Wonderland’ or ‘Wind in the Willows.’ .”---Marie Spenle, very grown- up, Paris, France“I can’t wait to find out what happens next! I’m reading it twice.”--- Zoe Cliff, age 11, Sacramento, California, USA “This is a magical book. Read it yourself and share it with your children. As I did with mine”--- Zoran Ivancic, very grown-up indeed, Sarajevo “This is a truly wonderful book, deeply meaningful and funny.”--- Melanie Stephens, immensely grown-up, Nicaragua

A dog, a parrot, a mouse, and lots of cats. What could go wrong? Upset over a lack of attention from his humans, Carl the Cat sets out with his friends to confront the source of his agitation... Marvin the Mouse. Carl Goes to Mouse World follows the adventures of Carl and his animal buddies as they learn about the value of friendship and ultimately, acceptance. This is an adventure for all ages. A great book about friendship and overcoming differences.

‘Sheer delight … A story as good as one of Defoe’s own novels, full of immediacy, action and good sense … We can look the great biographers Macaulay and Trevelyan in the face.’ The Daily Telegraph Daniel Defoe bestrode the age like a colossus. He was both an observer and participant in events - informed and insightful. In this acclaimed biography, West offers both a history of Britain in Defoe’s time as well as an in depth exploration of the life and mind of one of England's greatest and most misunderstood authors. Through this excellent and entertaining work we get the chance to glimpse not only the events which inspired Defoe to write his many masterpieces – including the classic Robinson Crusoe – but follow his career trajectory as tradesman, soldier and spy, to journalist, satirist, pamphleteer and novelist, drawing on his writings and letters from the period. Defoe was a man who experienced his fair share of troubles – from marital difficulties, and poor health, to imprisonment and crippling debt. He was to his lasting shame no businessman, and was hounded by his creditors until his untimely death. But West stresses that it was Defoe’s bankruptcy that led him to become the great novelist we know today. Recommend reading for fans of Claire Tomalin and Peter Ackroyd. ‘Superb … There is a strong sense, throughout this minutely researched, hugely entertaining book, of a writer being restored to his rightful place in the literary hierarchy.’ The Observer Richard West was a celebrated journalist and much admired biographer. He is also the author of Chaucer: The Life and Times of the First English Poet.