Barbara Walsh Boeken

The story captures the deep bond between Sammy, a beloved hound dog, and his girl, highlighting their joyful moments together. Following Sammy's untimely passing, his spirit is honored through cherished memories of his playful antics and loyal presence. Jamie Wyeth's realist illustrations beautifully complement the narrative, conveying both the happiness and sorrow of their relationship. This touching tale, crafted by Barbara Walsh, celebrates love, loss, and the enduring connection between a girl and her dog.

Pastor Toby Armstrong embarks on his first assignment in the charming town of Dobbs, New Mexico, where he finds unexpected blessings in the friendships he forms. As he navigates his new role, Toby reflects on his past sacrifices, including the loss of his first love, and grapples with the hope of finding love again. Set against the backdrop of a close-knit community, the story explores themes of faith, personal growth, and the search for connection in a new beginning.

Focusing on the themes of forgiveness and divine love, this volume encourages readers to embrace the concept of God's unconditional love for humanity. It inspires belief in the possibility of miracles, highlighting the transformative power of faith and redemption.

"This book makes a novel contribution to our understanding of the provision of welfare services by non-state agencies, it explores the socio-economic origins of recruits and the importance of the contribution made by the nuns, many of them Irish women migrants, to educational and social development in England and Wales." "Fully illustrated, it also provides maps and valuable tabulated data to open up this field of research for social history scholars and others interested in the achievements of these women."--Jacket.

"Lucy and Too Many Cats." Is a delightful picture book about the trials and tribulations of a little girl who is charged with taking care of her own two cats and her brothers three cats while he goes off to war. Through the sometimes-chaotic experiences of having a house full of cats for many months, "Lucy and Too Many Cats" was conceptualized. The lesson is one of "loving and letting go," a concept that can be generalized to many of life's unexpected experiences. The delightful illustrations of Aaron Rusch add to the drama and personality of each kitty.

Hubert Latham, well-known as Bleriot's rival, was educated at Oxford and a member of early twentieth-century high society. He was a popular figure with the English public and mingled with notorious sporting personalities and French avant-garde artists. He flew a balloon across the Channel in 1905, and led treks in the Sudan, Abyssinia and Indochina in 1906-08, before competing with Bleriot for the Channel Flight in 1909. (Bleriot beat him but it is disputed whether this was through sabotage or intrigue.) Latham went on to thrill the world with his cool approach to danger in aviation challenges in the US, Russia, Egypt and England, before his untimely death in the Congo at just 29 years old. Touching on wider themes, including the importance of the popular Press and its impact on public opinion, the political manoeuvrings and military build-up in the period 1910-14, and the emergence of many aviatrix, friends of Latham, who entered the sporting scene at this time, this is an exceptional

The story of the Irish women who responded to the call for volunteers on the Western Front in 1917. This is the history of those women who joined the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps from every class, creed, family background and ability.