Books published by publisher Thorpe-Bowker

Sometimes the farmer gets angry at him.Instead of herding sheep he loves to splash.Diving under water in a flash.When the rain falls and the water levels rise.A lesson is learnt of immeasurable size.When a flood puts his talents to the test.Is swimming what Aqua Dog does best?A story about following your passions Aqua Dog is an endearing story about a farm dog that loves to swim. The main character is a cheeky border collie dog that was rescued from the pound to help herd the sheep on the farm, however this dog would rather swim all day in the dam! The gorgeous illustrations capture the West Australian farming landscape beautifully and the lovely message to follow your passions makes this book a must read for all age groups.

Drawing Tips and Tricks From A Professional Street Artist This book is to make a big difference in learning how to draw everything.With reading this book, beginners will experience unbelievably huge progress in a very short period of time. Some professionals on the other side, may still learn a lot and improve their works rethinking a great deal of what they have learnt prior to reading this book.Unfortunately beacause of bad teaching and repeatedly wrong methods, many people lose their motivation and interest in learning the drawing. In this book I have explained the common mistakes that helps readers to be aware of and this will simply save them a great deal in time and energy. In this inspiring book you will get access to: ◘ Secrets of lines ◘ Unique practices that unlock the brain potentials to draw ◘ Methods to become a fluent drawer ◘ Sample sketches done by the author ◘ Applying perspective to your drawings ◘ sheding light on some realities that usually are not discussed ◘ Realism versus photorealism and hyper-realism And there is some explanations about what really art is

A world of imagination. A child of prophecy. With evil on the horizon, can he save a wondrous land?For as long as he can remember, eight-year-old Eric has always had vivid dreams. When the lines start to blur between sleep and reality, he and his parents begin a desperate hunt for answers. But after he slips into a coma, Eric enters an amazing enchanted dimension where he’s forced to fulfil an ancient destiny and defeat a nightmarish enemy. Discovering he possesses incredible powers, Eric begins a punishing training schedule with an eccentric queen to ready himself for battle against his dangerous foe. Faced with aliens, dinosaurs, and vicious gargoyles, this young hero must master his gift quickly if he’s to defend the realm from a terrible fate.Can Eric destroy the coming doom and rescue a kingdom of magic?Dreamland Part 1: The Fabric of Dreams is the first awesome instalment in the Dreamland children’s chapter-book fantasy trilogy. If you or your child like memorable creatures, loveable protagonists, and imaginative settings, then you’ll love Barry S. Brunswick’s fun-filled tale.Buy Dreamland Part 1: The Fabric of Dreams to fall into a mind-blowing adventure today!

This book is about wealth and how to create it. If you sincerely follow these principles, your life is about to change.You may have heard that before and been disappointed, because there are vast numbers of teachers and books on wealth creation making the same claims that exercise products do - that is, the results will be effortless, immediate, and you won't have to change or work or even think very much to get them. We all know that's nonsense, playing on our hopes and fears, but it just seems so irresistible. So we try, but the books end up on the shelf and the magical exercise machine gathers dust in the garage, and all that changes is our courage, and our belief that we deserve more. So what makes this book any different?Three things. First of all, we knew that if it was just another dense mass of financial charts, invest- ment projections, and other incomprehensible data, those who need it wouldn't read it, and those who knew it wouldn't need it. If it isn't clear, people won't do it, and neither would we. So we didn't write that book. Secondly, we appreciate that the single most important factor in any real and lasting transformation is... you. If you don't change, all the knowledge in the world won't change your life, so we address both; not only the practical steps that will increase your wealth no matter what level you're at now, but also principles and exercises that will have a profound effect on who you are and what you feel you deserve from the world - the doing and the being.This is not a book you read, but a book you live. Finally, this knowledge does not come from us alone. It is the result of over 70 combined years of diligent research and personal experience, with the guidance of all the inspired masters of the past and present we have been privileged to learn from, meet, or work with. This wisdom has stood the test of time, has proven its value, and it is deeply satisfying to help others gain quickly what took us so long to learn. Albert Einstein said, "If I see far, it is because I stand upon the shoulders of giants," and so do we.

Inspired by the author's love of animals and current real world issues — this debut middle grade fiction novel tells the story of those without a voice, the animals exploited by illegal animal trade. The story follows Buckley, an Australian Detector Dog, on a truly wild international adventure as he ventures deep into the dangerous world of animal smuggling.Overcoming feelings of self-doubt and helplessness, a fire is ignited in Buckley as he is propelled from a world of structure and safety into risky situations, in order to track down who is behind the animal smuggling ring. To find out more about Buckley’s Unexpected Adventure visit www.buckleysadventure.com

Never in her wildest dreams did nine-year-old Molly believe she could be loved again.Molly’s fed up with the cruel Mr and Mrs Furrows who run the orphanage. She wants out.When a mysterious palace appears outside her bedroom, she thinks ... Now’s my chance!Molly is invited to join the royal family, but there’s a catch. It involves a secret mission and magic tokens.She has only one month to complete her mission and accept the king’s invitation. If she doesn’t, will she ever get another chance to get away from Mr and Mrs Furrows?This children’s chapter book is the first in the series and perfect for young readers aged 6-10.Parents, if you enjoy a wholesome tale that contains a moral for your children, then you will love Molly’s Big Decision. This is a story that delivers a message of compassion, kindness and forgiveness at a child’s level of understanding. It is a very useful resource for growing children of character.Molly is completely captivated by life in the King’s palace, where she goes on an amazing adventure and learns to receive love. The door to Molly’s world of wonder is wide open, inviting you in.

Liam loves all Deep Sea Creatures, but particularly SHARKS. He wishes he could be a shark himself and swim underwater with all his friends.One sunny day, when he goes fishing with his Dad, he meets Dearborn, a Great Whale Shark. To Liam’s great surprise his eyes begin to shine with magical beams, which enables him to talk to Dearborn! The Great Whale Shark tells him he is a special Shark Boy and they have been waiting for him to come.Together they embark on a Marvellous Adventure in the Deep Sea, with Goutomi the Japanese Stingray, Maximillian Forbes, the very posh Lion Fish and Pufferbee the Prickle Pufferfish!

Dorothy possesses three fears. Strangers, judgement, and liking boys who won't like her back. When her insistent mother persuades her to fill a waitressing position at Uncle Ray's restaurant, Corner, Dot is forced to leave behind her cuddly cat Kramer and the safety of her room to confront an ever-present anxiety bound to all three of her fears. Gradually, the faces of Corner begin to fill her emptiest spaces, until one particular night changes everything. After an unforeseen attack, Dot rapidly loses herself in an all-consuming darkness. But the hands that reach to find her aren't those she would have expected, and Dot soon realises that sometimes the brightest lights are only a step away from the dark.

Pick up this book if you love young adult fantasy, with a kick-butt heroine, loads of action, adventure and laughs, and a stuffy, old by-the-book cat. Isabelle’s first year at Mastermind Academy starts with a bang, broken bones and her magic going wild. What a way to make new friends! To top it off, her enemies threaten to kill her family if she doesn’t help free them from prison. Left with only one option to save her folks, Isabelle sets out to reign in her magic, secure a place in the advanced class and learn to fly a Mesura. But trouble is brewing and things are taking a very different turn. Boldrick Cavendar hides a murky past. His actions are why Agartha is under threat from Terran invasion, why they stole and duplicate Agarthan technology for military purposes. A chance at redemption surfaces to stop these scoundrels declaring war on his home. But for some reason he cannot put his claws on, someone keeps stopping him at every turn, and that someone might be Lady Isabelle.

2020 EDITIONChaos. Confusion. Barely escaping with her life. The end, near.Kaianan has ended up on Felrin with the unknown Dersji Brikin. While her nightmares are taking a hold, and the Defeated King continues to plot against the Siliou universe, the Felrin thrust her into their world of shimmering streams and purple sun rays distracting her from the very thing she must do—save the Conductors and kill the Defeated King.Unable to trust those around her and no longer able to play the game, Kaianan must face Verticals, withstand heartbreak and loss, triumph over Pernicious and set herself up for the biggest sacrifice of all.

2020 EDITIONBefore transformation, before a memory was lost, The Kaianan Prequels see our heroine commence rigid training and develop defiance alongside her Liege, Dersji Brikin.A young boy in Giliou Xandou confronts Forsda trials, while the unsettlement of the volatile and war-hungry Necromancers positions the Gorgon and Giliou on the edge of civil war. Growing up, Kaianan searches for belonging and fun, adventure and acceptance, only to come face to face with death, loss and hard truths. She isn’t the only one who has to discover what matters most before war threatens to tear them all apart.

2020 EDITIONPlagued with removing his own memory, Darayan, former Gorgon and Layos native has fled Rivalex to live a peaceful life on planet Sari with his Sarinese friend Archibel, under the alias of Duke and Polie of Hyravane. After strange feelings overtake Darayan and memories serve to return, something sets off a spark in the universe and his current homeworld becomes invaded. A sub-story running the same timeframe as the Kaianan trilogy, here we see a young man delving into his past, understanding his purpose, and accepting the fate which intertwines him with the Rivalex Mark herself.