Books published by publisher Standfast Publications Ltd

Emily and Peter now understand what is bubbling beneath the surface in Templewood, and are beginning to grasp the challenges that could change their world forever …and end ours.Cut off from all help, the teenagers and the village are isolated, at the mercy of the Sect, a divided organisation trying to establish world domination. With the terrifying objective of the Sect now clear, time is running out.The dystopian finale to the Invisible College Trilogy finds the Sect deeply divided. The Pros and the Cons, seek the ultimate resolution.How can Peter and Emily save the planet?What is Peter's Secret?In the dramatic and unexpected conclusion, who will win, at what cost?‘1984 Meets the Book of Revelation’The book concludes the story of teenagers Peter and Emily - previously...Book I: They Do Things Differently Here Paperback ISBN 978-1908135711 eBook ISBN 978-1908135728 - When the Waldens move to Templewood, teenagers Emily and Peter find that leaving the City for ‘a quieter life in the country’ is the least of their problems. Bubbling beneath the surface of their new home are challenges that could change their world forever …and end ours. Templewood is so isolated it is not on the map and has no communications links with the outside world. The village is home to the Sect, a divided organisation planning an apocalyptic event intended to establish world domination, but which may destroy the planet. Emily and Peter’s arrival is no accident; their parents may know more than they admit. Could Peter really hold the key to trigger a world-changing event? One by one, mysteries are uncovered, until the terrifying objective of the Sect becomes clear. There is little time in which to find who is responsible. How far will they go? Should they be stopped? Can they be stopped? If you were the only ones who could save the world, where would you start? Who would you trust? Book II: Dust and Shadows Paperback ISBN 978-1908135148 eBook ISBN 978-1908135704 Moving to a new home and school in Templewood was an exciting prospect for Emily and Peter. The reality is proving anything but. Both movement and communications in and out of the closed community are controlled by the Sect, in this remote location unknown to the outside world. Two rival sections within the Sect, the Pros and the Cons, seek the missing third volume of a book of arcane knowledge, which will provide clues to realising a prophecy affecting the future of the planet. Both factions believe Peter holds the key to locating the book and unlocking its secrets. Is there a connection with the prophecy and local farmers developing crops to withstand wide climatic variations? As Emily and Peter uncover more evidence of the prophecy from many mythologies, the enormous scale of the Sect’s intentions is revealed. Will it be too late to disrupt their plan and save the planet?

Moving to a new home and school in Templewood was an exciting prospect for Emily and Peter. The reality is proving anything but. Both movement and communications in and out of the closed community are controlled by the Sect, in this remote location unknown to the outside world. Two rival sections within the Sect, the Pros and the Cons, seek the missing third volume of a book of arcane knowledge, which will provide clues to realising a prophecy affecting the future of the planet. Both factions believe Peter holds the key to locating the book and unlocking its secrets. Is there a connection with the prophecy and local farmers developing crops to withstand wide climatic variations.?As Emily and Peter uncover more evidence of the prophecy from many mythologies, the enormous scale of the Sect’s intentions is revealed. Will it be too late to disrupt their plan and save the planet? ‘1984 Meets the Book of Revelation’

Sadie, a young jade-green mermaid, has a six month trial to prove she is mature enough to manage her own Rock Pool.All she wants, is to be a healer and learn Song Power. But Sadie has a big problem, her perfect, regal mother is due to inspect in five days and the place is a tip!When Sadie finds a rare Air World snow globe, she is enchanted by it and the alluring treasure gets prime position in her collection. “Shake me. . . Rub me!” The globe coos.Sadie’s friend Penstamon, a large boisterous prawn, thinks it is some kind of genie. Eventually the pair can’t resist and they rub for three wishes. To their horror a cold fog begins to envelop them and in no time they are trapped inside.Sadie’s problems just keep on mounting. How will she get home, let alone impress her mother? To make matters even worse, the globe also holds others, an old Mer-woman called Lissa and her companion Patches, a fierce calico cat-fish.Is Lissa a witch ?Is the sinister voice they keep hearing Patches?Will her friend Nikko find them?Who is The Globe Master and what does he want with them? Nothing good that’s for sure!Can they escape?Is Sadie’s Song Power developed enough to save them?

This creative book uses music, song, poetry and a host of practical activities to engage young children in Circle Time. It contains 26 practical themes based on the letters of the alphabet. Busy teachers will find the ideas and resources invaluable in helping them make their Circle Time sessions innovative and exciting. The benefits to the children participating in these sessions will be the development of: - self-esteem - relationships - communications - spiritual and moral development. There are links to Citizenship objectives and help with planning notes. This is an exciting and comprehensive resource that links Circle Time to the Early Years curriculum.

Numbered Limited/Fleeker Edition Signed by Author/Illustrator "Full of love, magic and wisdom and high standards for children's books." - L.A. Times Grindle Lamfoon, a tiny fleeker bird is too poor to buy a costume and float for the May Day Parade. When the moon tells Grindle "see what there is, let your mind grow," Grindle becomes inspired creating a costume and float from the flowers and vines of the woods. He is the star of the May Day Parade and wins the blue ribbon. Young children and adults alike will delight in this story poem that expands awareness and promotes positive thinking. PreK through 4th Grade, with a reading level of 1st-2nd grade. The second addition of Grindle Lamfoon sold out to Discovery Toys for their Book Club. Watercolor and acrylic illustrations 34 Pages Limited Edition ©1978 Published by Star Publications Brown leather-like hard cloth cover with gold seal Full color Dust jacket Side sewn to National School Text Book Administrative Standards on heavy paper The book measures approximately 8.75"x11.25" in portrait orientation

For those wishing to continue or extend their teaching of emotional literacy this is an unusual and invaluable resource. Developed in collaboration with Professor Simon Baron-Cohen and using his research on human emotions Barbara has devised a programme that makes this accessible and useful in the classroom or small group setting. Simon identified 412 discreet emotions falling into 24 feeling groups. From this we have selected 78 and developed a photo library with two examples of each emotion. One of each is printed in the book for copying and all are available on the CD-ROM for direct printing. The library is sorted into age levels that correlate with Key Stages 1 to 4. At each stage this book includes activities with aims linked to the programme of study in Speaking and Listening and PSHE and Citizenship. An easy to use and fun resource for staff who want to: } assist young people in recognizing emotions } develop pupil awareness of the importance of understanding emotions } enhance social and emotional relationships.

This commemorative edition of Willo Mancifoot features the original first edition signatures in a new softcover binding honoring Willo Mancifoot, A Children's Musical, which premiered May 5, 2018 at Eureka Springs Auditorium. In the beauty of nature's realm exotic, magical creatures, wearing incredible costumes, enact the opposing philosophies; "peace, harmony and cooperation" and "might makes right." Willo Mancifoot, a dragonfly-like creature and his friends have light. The Mugga Killa Whomps do not. A conflict arises when the Mugga Killa Whomps kidnap the Light Wings. You will enjoy the creative nonviolent solution and delight in the inspiration of this exceptional tale. Willo Mancifoot, written in the tradition of high fantasy, has rich, sensuous visual imagery, verbal humor, important selection of words and choices of characters' names, concern with a universal theme that appeals to all ages and the inclusion of several layers of meaning the reader may recall at a later time. And as in all "good" children's fantasy, the story holds the adult's attention as well as that of the child's.