Books with author Woodward

The Stair of Time chronicles the continuing adventures and coming-of-age of Andaris Rocaren, picking up where book one of the trilogy, The Eight Walls of Rogar, left off. Following the conclusion of The Shapeling Wars, our hero sets out with Gaven and Gramps in search of both a cure for Mandie and a way back home. The Lost City of Laotswend holds the keys to both. If only they can find it.... With the help of an ensorcelled map given to them by the wizard Ashel, they manage to locate the boundary separating their world from the Lenoy's, passing through a magical veil into a land that is as extraordinary as it is treacherous. Needless to say, epic fantasy ensues, the lore of a forgotten age calling across the centuries to the nimble of mind and stout of heart, giving rise to a heady amalgam of sword and sorcery capable of firing the most malnourished of imaginations. When Andaris becomes separated from his companions on The Stair of Time, the nexus between worlds, he loses not only his way, but also himself, his surroundings becoming as ethereal as a dream. Attempting to discern what is fact from what is fantasy, he wanders the stairs like a ghost, utterly alone, becoming more disheartened with every step, until, ultimately, he is forced to come to terms with an uncomfortable truth about the nature of life, reality, and himself. To be sure, all is not as it seems as he explores the secret and circuitous paths between worlds, traveling from points in time and space as routinely as other people step through a door. The numerous threads of the tale in which Andaris finds himself so entangled, weave together into a complex tapestry that he must unravel if he is to complete his quest and live to adventure another day. After all, The Forge of Dreams awaits--the beginning, middle, and end of all paths.You will forgive me, intrepid reader, if I now take the opportunity to formally invite you to join in the fun, to accompany young Andaris and his fellows into and out of the labyrinthine pages of The Stair of Time. Across strange and wondrous landscapes you shall go, exploring the borders of reality itself, until you reach, at long last, and in just the nick of time, the last bastion of strength for all that is good and right and true in the worlds. It is humankind’s last hope--a lone, flickering light in the vast sea of darkness, a light that is on the brink of going out!

Ever since Bartholomew Borax III returned to being homeschooled, Mother has been so cleaning-obsessed and cruel that all he dreamed of was finding another portal to the magical Artania.Until now.With doorways opening without warning and thrusting him through time and space, he has no idea where he’ll end up next. It might be a Parisian loft with a depressed Monet, near a burning café with hunchbacked monsters in pursuit, or in the middle of an empty street at midnight.And then, the real trouble begins - his best friend falls into a coma that no one can wake him from. Everyone is perplexed but there are clues; anagrams which Bartholomew must decipher. But with Alex unconscious and time running out, will Bartholomew find the key in time?

A charming read-aloud picture book, based on the yoga technique of deep belly breathing as a way of calming mind and body. Seven wild little monkeys are rattling around in the subject's head. But utilizing the advice of a yoga to breathe deeply, one by one the troublesome monkey-thoughts disappear. Seven Little Monkeys is a perfect read-aloud bedtime story book for children.

Kidnapped by fae, can Samantha survive the Unseelie Court? Samantha Bauer is down on her luck, with no money, a terrible job, and rapidly dwindling hopes for the future. But these soon prove to be the least of her problems; when two strangers with mysterious abilities abduct her, she is plunged into a world of myth and magic, forced to navigate the dangers of a fae court, with all of its treachery, alliances and betrayals.Samantha quickly realizes that there is more at stake than she knows, and she must fight if she is to be more than a pawn in a deadly game with repercussions that will echo through the fae world… and her own.Fae Bound is an enchanting fantasy adventure, full of unique twists and an ending that will leave you hungry for more.

A photographic feast serves up imagery and information about all things planet Earth: from its place in the solar system, to what it's made of, to what grows in it and on it, to what hovers above it. Following on the incredible success of One Million Things: A Visual Dictionary, this spectacular book features dynamic photographic spreads that beautifully showcase the rocks, minerals, streams, oceans, layers, clouds, ancient sediments, and brand-new islands that make up our planet. There are millions of things to learn about Planet Earth!

Bob Woodward exposes one of the final pieces of the Richard Nixon puzzle in his new book The Last of the President's Men. Woodward reveals the untold story of Alexander Butterfield, the Nixon aide who disclosed the secret White House taping system that changed history and led to Nixon's resignation. In 46 hours of interviews with Butterfield, supported by thousands of documents, many of them original and not in the presidential archives and libraries, Woodward has uncovered new dimensions of Nixon's secrets, obsessions and deceptions. Butterfield provides the intimate details of what it was like working and living just feet from the most powerful man in the world as he sought to navigate the obligations to his president and the truth of Nixon's obsessions and deceptions. The Last of the President's Mencould not be more timely and relevant as voters question how much do we know about those who are now seeking the presidency in 2016-what really drives them, how do they really make decisions, who do they surround themselves with, and what are their true political and personal values?

Soon after the death of her father, chieftain of a small Scottish clan, fourteen year old Ailie is married by proxy to a Flemish knight, the Count of Aucun. Now she has travelled to meet him just outside the city of York (Jorvik) to have their marriage blessed in the minster. But Jorvik is the wrong place to be in 1066, the year of four kings of England, because the next day, just south of the city, the last battle but one will be fought between the English and the Danes, just three weeks before the Battle of Hastings. The Battle of Fulford takes place on Wednesday the 20th of September in the boggy watermarshes on the river Foss and will become one of England's least known battles but possibly one of the most crucial, as this story attempts to justify. The action spans a week, from the Saturday when Ailie arrives to the following Saturday after Fulford. Unwillingly Ailie becomes a messenger for the Northumbrian faction, which is defending the city and the great northern earldom on behalf of the new king, Harold Godwinson. The city is now filling with terrified refugees hoping the king is rushing his army north from the Channel coast where he has been waiting for an attack from William of Normandy who is determined to wrest the crown of England from him. The defenders of Jorvik are led by two teenage brothers, Edwin, Earl of Mercia and Morcar, Earl of Northumbria, a title which had belonged for years to Tostig Godwinson, the new king’s younger brother until his behaviour towards his citizens drove them to rebellion. The northerners were so powerful that King Edward the Confessor did not dare deny them the right to replace Tostig. When Edward ordered Harold to install the new earl, it turned Tostig against his brother forever. Ailie should be most unsuitable as a messenger, but she has hidden advantages. Borrowing a pot-boy's clothes she is stealing ash from the village forge with which to dirty herself into an unsavoury state when the smith suggests that she should play the part of his apprentice. He has saddle bits to be delivered to Bishop Wulfstan, the same man to whom Ailie must deliver details of the terrifying numbers of gathering Norsemen, and also a curious bauble given to her by a dying priest. The Norse army will probably win any conflict preceding the king’s arrival. The Vikings are greedy and York is a very rich prize possessing great civic and private wealth, but what everybody fears is that the invading army will then be let loose on the citizens to rape, murder and enslave as well as loot. It is to prevent this that the Bishop decides to use the bauble, an Alfred jewel, as a bargaining counter. The hope is that Tostig, known to be a superstitious man, will believe its reputed magical qualities will bring him future success and will agree to accept only loot, but will keep the army outside the city walls in exchange for the amulet.At the end of the book is information on the primary and secondary sources available on which the story has been built.

Meet 25 of the most powerful and inspirational women of all time. From historical world leaders to modern pioneers and international muses, these are the incredible life stories of women from around the world to inspire and empower. Created by an all-women team and illustrated by internationally renowned artists, What Would She Do? packs a feminist punch. From Cleopatra to Amelia Earhart, Marie Curie to Malala Yousafzai, learn about powerful and inspiring women throughout history in this incredible book! Covering female world leaders from centuries ago through to modern-day heroes, What Would She Do? is the ultimate guide to empowered women. Portraits created by hand-picked contemporary illustrators and snappy, compelling text bring these women's achievements vividly to life, and relate their stories back to those of young girls today. These trailblazers not only accomplished great things, but overcame the same issues that girls all over the world have to face in modern society: inequality, gender stereotyping, body shaming, bullying and much more. Each profile concludes with a "What Would She Do…" scenario that applies the subject's attitude to a relatable situation.

The Clockwork Stairs picks up where book one left off, continuing the adventures of our intrepid hero, Andaris Rocaren. After The Shapeling Wars, Andaris sets out with Gaven and Gramps in search of both a cure for Mandie and a way back home. The Lost City of Laotswend holds the keys to both. If only they can find it....Using an ensorcelled map, they manage to locate the boundary separating their world from the Lenoy’s, passing through a magical veil into a land that's as extraordinary as it is treacherous. Needless to say, epic fantasy ensues, the lore of a forgotten age calling across the centuries to the nimble of mind and stout of heart, giving rise to a heady amalgam of sword and sorcery capable of firing the most malnourished of imaginations. When Andaris becomes separated from his companions on The Clockwork Stairs, the nexus between worlds, he loses not only his way, but also himself, his surroundings becoming as ethereal as a dream. Attempting to discern fact from fantasy, he wanders the stairs like a ghost, utterly alone, becoming more and more disheartened with each step, until eventually coming to terms with an uncomfortable truth about the nature of life, reality, and himself. To be sure, all is not as it seems as he explores the secret and circuitous paths between worlds, traveling from points in time and space as routinely as others open a door. The numerous threads of the tale in which Andaris finds himself so entangled weave into a complex tapestry which he must unravel if he’s to complete his quest and live to adventure another day. After all, The Forge of Dreams awaits－the beginning, middle, and end of all paths.You are formally invited to accompany young Andaris into and out of the labyrinthine pages of The Clockwork Stairs. Across strange and wondrous landscapes you shall go, exploring the borders of reality itself, until you reach, at long last, and in just the nick of time, the last bastion of strength for all that is good and right and true in the worlds. It’s humankind’s last hope－a lone, flickering light in the vast sea of darkness, a light on the brink of going out!