Like the movie, the book tells of a young girl draw into a fantasy world by her own overactive imagination in order to save her little brother, who has been stolen by the goblin king, who says he is only seeking favor in her eyes, and seems to have fallen in love with her. The book follows the storyline of the movie exactly, but offers more insight into the characters thoughts and actions. I can remember in particular that the ballroom scene was quite staggeringly more descriptive. A wonderful book.
Our Hidden Lives: The Everyday Diaries of a Forgotten Britain 1945-1948 (Audiobook, MP3)
A skillfully woven tapestry of diary entries of ordinary Britons in the rarely discussed but pivotal period of 1945 to 1948. The result is a moving digest of thoughts and emotions in the post-war period.
I'll Catch the Sun: Memoirs and Musings of a Nudist (Audiobook)
An entertaining listen about "life", written by a well-traveled man who simply prefers to be "outside" his clothes rather than 'in' them. This is an audiobook for anyone who loves the sun and the joys of "skinny dipping", or who wants to. Travel with Richard on a global journey, sharing his nude experiences in the Mediterranean, Japan, Hawaii, South Africa, the Caribbean, and the United States. Woven between amusing anecdotes about the nudist lifestyle are thoughts on celebrating nudism, finding a mate, japanese bath house etiquette, cooking in the nude, culinary delights, and nude cruises.
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Book of Great Thoughts & Funny Sayings
From Bible quotes and Christian teachings to the words of renowned historical figures, this collection of over 3,800 entries offers wit, wisdom, and an emphasis on practical living.
The first claim the Middle Ages makes on our interest is that of piety. We owe so much to it; the men of the Middle Ages transmitted to us both the learning of the pre-Christian ages and the civilization of Christianity. Over and above that they had their own gifts to give us, and in this country before all others it is our medieval ancestors who have made us what we are. We have never broken the living links which bind us to them; their words, their thoughts, their habits, are ours; they have set their stamp on our roads, our fields, our hedges, our districts, on our buildings and our building, on our laws and our law.
