Books published by publisher Cygnet Books

Old seafarers believe an ancient vessel, veiled in spray, still plies the stormtossed waters. Once every year, on a three-quarter moon, a bell tolls, marking the minutes to midnight. And a rotted timber backbone slowly rises from a watery grave.... ~ From Fortuyn's Ghost --- From the award-winning Mark Greenwood comes Fortuyn's Ghost, a haunting tale of shipwreck on the high seas. In 1724, the Dutch East India Company ship Fortuyn vanished after leaving the Cape of Good Hope, bound for Batavia. Stowed below deck was the Company's trading cash (a rich cargo of silver ingots, bullion and coins), all sealed in ten oak money chests. Fortuyn's Ghost - a children's picture book - imagines the doomed ship's fateful voyage to its likely end on Western Australia's treacherous Shipwreck Coast, a place well known for nautical hauntings.

On February 12, 1916, two hundred residents of Mount Hawthorn in Perth, Western Australia rallied together to build a cottage over the course of a single day for one of the first wounded ANZAC soldiers to return from the Battle of Gallipoli. Watched by more than 4,000 spectators, 'Anzac Cottage' - as the building became formally known - was opened with great fanfare. This children's book recreates an historic community celebration of the early ANZAC legend using archival photographs and evocative illustrations. It commemorates the 90th anniversary of this unique community event. Anzac Cottage is a moving story of celebration and sacrifice which is still of immense relevance today.

A little way into the darkness of the jungle, the young monk heard a stirring and held a light into the darkness. As foretold, two tiny cubs scrambled out from their hiding place and climbed into his arms. ~ From Tyger! Tyger! --- This beautifully illustrated moving fable expresses a hope for harmony between the human and animal worlds. Tyger! Tyger! is inspired by an actual Buddhist monastery in Thailand that for years has been a sanctuary for the beautiful Indo-Chinese tiger, one of the world's most endangered species.

How can a blessing change the world? According to Pierre Pradervand, making the conscious choice to bless every person or being around you can truly make a world of difference in yourself and in others around you. In The Gentle Art of Blessing, Pradervand shows that the practice of blessing has the power to create more than just a renewed perspective. It unleashes tangible benefits throughout your entire life -- through your daily interactions, your life-long relationships, and in the way your approach your place in the world. Pradervand describes blessing as genuinely wishing the best for another person through seeing their individual worth and honoring them for it. By looking at several different perspectives -- providing spiritual inspiration from Hinduism, Taoism, the Koran, the Bible, and other important spiritual sources -- The Gentle Art of Blessing explores the potential in shifting one's attitude from confrontation and negativity to acceptance and enthusiasm. A powerfully simple way of perceiving and shaping our surroundings, blessings can reflect the unconditional love and acceptance that is necessary for world -- and inner -- peace.