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Hutchinson delves into the forces that shaped Henry VIII from his birth in 1491 to the birth in 1533 of his daughter Elizabeth. Hutchinson is admirable at pulling out amusing tidbits from the primary sources he obviously plumbed to write this breezy account of how Henry's cloistered youth influenced his public role as monarch. The early Tudors realized their hold upon the English throne would always be precarious, and thus ruthlessly eliminated rival...

Best friends Henry and Mudge find autumn a great season for sharing jack-o-lanterns and ghost stories, and for enjoying a visit from Aunt Sally at Thanksgiving. In “Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days”, the wonders of winter are explored with great delight by Henry and his big red dog, the first snowfall, Christmas Eve dinner, a walk in the night. Simple stories with perfect kid appeal, these thoughtful adventures provide a memorable experience....

Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And they're ready for a snowy winter!

Henry and his dog Mudge build an indoor castle in this eleventh Ready-to-Read book of their adventures. Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And on a long weekend, they build a glorious indoor castle, complete with knights and kings!

It's summertime and Henry and his big dog Mudge share their prime time together in three adventures: a picnic, in a comical bath scene, and in a make-believe game.

With the Civil War seeming to be never ending, the Warlord and Duke Henry decide on a bold strategy which pits the men of the north against the might of Stephen and his forces. At the same time, a conspiracy of kings and counts attempt to wrest the young duke's lands from him. Betrayed by his own family, Henry becomes the king who in later life will conquer Wales and Ireland. We see the cub grow into a lion and hear him roar.

The diplomatic mission was always a trap. The only question is whether Princess Kira can escape it. When Princess Kira and Sir Henry journey to the Kingdom of Romaland to negotiate a peace treaty, they expect political maneuvering and uncomfortable compromises. What they find is a nightmare disguised as civilization. Prince William's castle is a monument to systematic cruelty-talking creatures imprisoned in breeding chambers, thinking beings hunted...

A financial Romeo and Juliet?Her mum warned her, Henry is lovely but he is not "respectable working class". His mum has horses. His dad has a helicopter. Henry has his own armadillo - so what is he doing at her school?Mel knows her mum is right. Henry is high class. He wears green wellies to prove it but that doesn't stop her falling in love with him and he swears he is in love with her.His "auntie" complicates matters. Now he is both high-class and...

Personne ne sait vraiment o se trouve Saint-Grillons-des-Pluies. Même le GPS abandonne avant d'y arriver. Et pourtant, ce joli village perdu vaut le détour : les gens y sont (presque) tous sympathiques, et le chant des grillons y est étonnamment romantique. Depuis quelque temps, la rue Principale reprend vie grâce à la nouvelle génération de commerçants. Joséphine gère la boutique de fleurs, Axel régale tout le monde au resto et Maya apprend...

Step into the mind of an American maker as Henry Ford tells the story behind the man, the machines, and the work that changes everyday life. Written as told to Rose Wilder Lane, this biography presents Ford in his own voice, tracing the ideas and experiences that shape his approach to invention, industry, and purpose. The listening experience is direct and narrative driven, bringing you close to the practical questions that fuel progress: how curiosity...