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The stories in this collection have slipped on a sunbeam, skidded on the dew and sprinted fast as a fox to be here with you. Of course, they’re true, puffed on to the page with a hint of lavender and a gust of sage. They tell of Sussex: its sparkling seas; chalk giants; wise witches and crossdressing smugglers. Once you’ve heard them, you’ll know that when leaves skitter, it’s Puck, the sprite of Sussex, fighting with his sister the Fairy Queen. When you hear laughter in the forest, it’s Flint, the phantom highwayman making his escape, and when you run over the Downs, you’ll remember they were shaped by the Devil’s buttocks. These tales – specially chosen for the enjoyment of 7- to 11-year-old readers – sparkle with magic and explode with adventure. Not only will children love to read them, or listen to them being read, these stories will also stimulate an interest in the county and help children engage with their own surroundings.

Written originally in 1936–38 by Admiral Cumberlege as a record of his life, Salt Horse was never published. The original manuscript has been expertly edited and made readable in terms of language to a modern audience.  It now comprises chapters on Cumberlege’s naval career in the RN and Royal Australian Navy and also on the 1922–38 period when he lived year-round on two large sailing craft, cruising the coasts of France and Spain. Cumberlege writes with some verve. He has strong views, made numerous friends wherever he and his second wife Nora went, and lived a spirited, irreverent and fortunate existence in peace and war. Some of his stories (for instance, about WW1 in New Guinea, or about his 1905 lunch in Gibraltar as a young officer with Kaiser Wilhelm II) are historic and eye-catching. In many ways, the book describes a world, and a way of life, that has disappeared for ever.Salt Horse is complemented with a timeline, family tree and Introduction which trace Cumberlege’s background. An Afterword takes his life story from 1938–63 when he died. The numerous black-and-white images and short footnotes bring many of the people mentioned in the text to life.

Written originally in 1936-38 by Admiral Cumberlege as a record of his life, Salt Horse was never published. The original manuscript has been expertly edited and made readable in terms of language to a modern audience. It now comprises chapters on Cumberlege's naval career in the RN and Royal Australian Navy and also on the 1922-38 period when he lived year-round on two large sailing craft, cruising the coasts of France and Spain. Cumberlege writes with some verve. He has strong views, made numerous friends wherever he and his second wife Nora went, and lived a spirited, irreverent and fortunate existence in peace and war. Some of his stories (for instance, about WW1 in New Guinea, or about his 1905 lunch in Gibraltar as a young officer with Kaiser Wilhelm II) are historic and eye-catching. In many ways, the book describes a world, and a way of life, that has disappeared for ever. Salt Horse is complemented with a timeline, family tree and Introduction which trace Cumberlege s background. An Afterword takes his life story from 1938 63 when he died. The numerous black-and-white images and short footnotes bring many of the people mentioned in the text to life.

Within a centuries-old tapestry on display in the palatial French estate of Lawrence Vanderbilt is a map to one of the greatest treasures of all time—the sword of Joan of Arc.But when Professor Fathom's men wind up captive in Vanderbilt's dungeons, there's only one person who can come to their rescue—the Professor's caring yet cantankerous German housekeeper Elsa. Now Elsa will have to use all her wits and feminine wiles to navigate her way through the secret passageways of Notre Dame Cathedral if she is to save the Fathom's Five team.

Flower deliveryman and aspiring novelist Matthew Darcy never expected to become the object of anyone's affection, let alone attract the attention of someone like billionaire Calvin Croft. In fact, two men couldn't live more different lives than Matt and Cal. But romance has a magical way of making opposites attract.Matthew Darcy is a romance writer in a rut. He's been stuck on Chapter One of his new book for as long as he can remember, and so has his love life. But when his on-the-side job as a flower delivery guy puts him in the right place at the right time to save the life of billionaire banker Calvin Croft, Matt's life takes an unexpected detour toward romance.With billions to his name, Cal Croft has everything… except someone to love. But is Cal's paparazzi-pursued life something that Matt is willing to take a chance on? Can a struggling romance writer who delivers flowers for a living possibly have anything in common with a handsome billionaire with his own Learjet? And could the secret that Cal's keeping tear these two lovers apart—just when their romance begins to blossom?The Billionaire's Boyfriend is the first in a series of gay romantic-comedies titled My Billionaire. It is a 50k-word laugh-out-loud story with a HEA ending and no cliffhangers. Expect to be swept off your feet with a fairytale romance, two lead characters who are destined to be together, and a zany cast of support characters to keep you smiling.

First came love, then came marriage... now comes a baby in a baby carriage! At least that's the plan as Matt and Cal explore their dream of being fathers. But finding the right surrogate will take them far from their New York home, all the way to the islands of Hawaii. Will everything go to plan... or will craziness ensue?Join Matt, Cal, Mrs. Mulroney, Mr. Banks, Angus and Tilly for more love and laughs as this zany cast of characters return for one final hilarious installment in the MY BILLIONAIRE rom-com series.

My name is Doctor Alexander Xavius, otherwise known as Doctor X. I'm a sex therapist specializing in the sexual behaviour of heterosexual males between the ages of eighteen and twenty-six. For the last three years I've been conducting interviews with willing participants from across the country asking them about their sexual activity. Within these pages are the transcripts of sessions I have conducted with my subjects. Their names have been changed to protect their identities, but the content of their experiences and experimentations remain true.This is the confession of a straight guy named Jacob who, as a young mechanic at Thompson Auto Repair, finds himself drawn to Mack, his commanding, rough-edged boss nearly twice his age. What begins as lingering glances and stolen touches erupts into a raw, relentless affair of dominance, submission, and aching desire. Trapped between the hum of engines and the press of steel, Jacob learns how much pleasure can be found in surrender—and how impossible it is to walk away once Mack has him in his grip.

My name is Doctor Alexander Xavius, otherwise known as Doctor X. I'm a sex therapist specializing in the sexual behaviour of heterosexual males between the ages of eighteen and twenty-six. For the last three years I've been conducting interviews with willing participants from across the country asking them about their sexual activity. Within these pages are the transcripts of sessions I have conducted with my subjects. Their names have been changed to protect their identities, but the content of their experiences and experimentations remain true. This is the confession of a straight guy named Cody, a college football student who, while vacationing in Cancun, found himself propositioned by his best friend Tyler. With his preconceptions of gay and straight suddenly challenged, Cody was faced with the most challenging and thrilling decision of his sexual life. Would he act on Tyler's moves…or turn his best friend away forever?

There is a mystery that lies buried deep beneath the sands of Egypt, an ancient structure consumed by the desert thousands of years ago. It is a legend that Professor Fathom's men—treasure-hunter Jake Stone, Brazilian biologist Eden Santiago, Texas cowboy Shane Houston, Italian art expert Luca da Roma, and quarterback Will Hunter—must find in order to save one of their own.But within every shadow lies a secret, around every corner hides danger… and time is running out. Will they be able to solve the mystery, survive the traps and uncover the perilous Pyramid of Puzzles before it's too late? Or will the sand finally slip through the hourglass for Fathom's Five?

There is a civilization that vanished without trace. There is a lost temple that can change time as we know it. There is a fragile fraternity that protects the most important secret in human history. And there is one man who will destroy everything and anyone to know the truth—his name is Caro Sholtez.He has the first piece of the most powerful mythical clock in the world, and the only person who can stop him from reaching his lifetime's goal is Professor Fathom.And so it seems to Caro Sholtez that distractions, kidnappings, killings, are necessary to disperse the Professor's men to keep them from stopping him from finding the one thing he wants—the power to control the passage of Time.From the markets of Marrakesh to the pot parlors of Amsterdam, from the landmarks of London and Prague, to the very cradle of Mayan civilization, join hunky New York adventurer Jake Stone, Brazilian biologist Eden Santiago, Texas cowboy Shane Houston, Italian art expert Luca da Roma, and Californian college quarterback Will Hunter on their greatest adventure yet!

Eighteen-year-old Benji the Boy Scout has one simple mission: hike up Mount Pleasant, cross Lake Serenity, and reach the old Forest Fire Lookout to earn his coveted Happy Beaver Badge. It should be a perfectly wholesome adventure through the pristine woods outside the squeaky-clean town of Perfection. The birds are singing, the sun is shining, and Benji is ready to prove he's the most prepared Scout in America… even if the neighbors seem a little too interested in watching him grow up.But the trail to Mount Pleasant isn't nearly as innocent as Benji expected. Between killer chipmunks, invisible Sea Monkeys, rogue wildlife, suspiciously helpful strangers, and one very rugged lumberjack named Mack, Benji's merit-badge expedition quickly turns into the most outrageous outdoor adventure a Scout has ever survived.Boy Scout is a wildly indecent romp through wholesome Americana, where the forests are beautiful, the dangers are ridiculous… and earning your Happy Beaver might just lead you straight into the arms of a very horny bear.

A Fathom's Five Short AdventureWhen Fardeen is kidnapped by a rogue botanist obsessed with creating the deadliest poison on earth, Professor Fathom calls on Shane and Daniel to race against time to save him.As the deranged Doctor Gallows prepares to unleash a gas capable of wiping out millions, Shane and Daniel must battle sky-high stakes, a hijacked military aircraft, and a madman with a thirst for revenge before London becomes ground zero for global annihilation.This is one mission where stopping to smell the roses could be your last mistake.

Meet Luca da Roma, an Italian model and expert in art, both ancient and modern; Dr Eden Santiago, Brazilian biologist, physician and genetic engineer; Shane Houston, a Texas cowboy and an expert in cartography; Will Hunter, a San Diego college student and football star, majoring in ancient history; and Jake Stone, an adventurer-for-hire from New York and the newest member of Professor Fathom's team of hot gay adventure seekers.Together, they are Fathom's Five, traveling the world, solving ancient mysteries, uncovering priceless treasures, and getting into hot, sticky and sexy situations, while thwarting danger at every turn! From Venice to Vienna, from Tuscany to Turkey, from the South Pacific to the seas off Sicily, join in the heroic adventures, hunky sex and hot, high-octane action of Fathom's Five.

Jensen Rivers came to California looking for a fresh start.Instead, he found Dean Hutchinson: shirtless mechanic, adrenaline junkie, terrible influence.Hutch lives for fast cars, illegal races, and pushing Jensen's buttons every chance he gets. Jensen should probably stay far away from the cocky, grease-covered maniac with the Dodge Viper and a grin that screams bad decisions.Too bad the chemistry between them burns hotter than a V8 engine at midnight.

There is a map at the bottom of the sea. There is a lost city in the heart of India—a fortress protected by the legendary Golden Tigers—that hides an elixir that could change the biological nature of millions of humans. And there is a secret cult that will stop at nothing to ensure homosexuality is wiped from the face of the Earth for all time.Join treasure-hunter Jake Stone, Texas cowboy Shane Houston, intrepid journalist Daniel West and Jake's street-smart nephew Sam on an adventure that will redefine Fathom's Five forever.From the plains of South Africa to the Gulf of Thailand, from the bustling streets of New Delhi to the deepest jungles of Bengal, Professor Fathom's men must unravel the secret of the Tears of the Golden Tiger not only to save one of their own… but to save every gay person on the planet.

There is a diamond so precious that men will kill to possess its mystical powers. But a weapon of much greater destruction threatens to wreak havoc on the world unless Professor Fathom's gay adventure-seekers can stop a villainous mastermind from unleashing his catastrophic plans.From San Francisco to Beijing, join treasure-hunter Jake Stone, Brazilian biologist Eden Santiago, Texas cowboy Shane Houston, art expert Luca da Roma, and quarterback Will Hunter as they uncover the treasures and treachery of ancient China in their bid to find the Eye of Doom.

A Spicy Gay Make-Your-Move Mystery with 39 Possible Endings.One tomb. 39 possible endings. So many ways to die without a shirt on!Step into the boots of Dane Ryder, rogue archaeologist and professional heartthrob, as he delves into a cursed Egyptian tomb filled with deadly traps, risky sex rituals and suspiciously attractive enemies. Choose your path wisely—or don't! Either way, expect to get impaled in more ways than one.Will you seduce the enemy? Escape with your life? Or die orgasming on the sacrificial altar of an ancient god?There's only one way to find out.Make your move.

If you loved Heartstopper and Love Simon, then welcome to Boysenberry Valley High, an all-boys school where love is tenderly blossoming, romance is nervously finding its feet, and the students are feeling things they've never felt before. Dean Davenport is good at everything. Captain of the volleyball team, straight-A student, animal rescue volunteer… and now he wants a spot on the Boysenberry Valley High debate team too. Angus Jones should hate him. Instead, he can't stop thinking about him. As a fierce academic rivalry turns into awkward flirting, late-night conversations, and a debate neither boy is prepared for, Angus starts to wonder if the perfect Dean Davenport might actually like him back. Debating Dean is a sweet and funny YA gay romance about first crushes, hidden feelings, and discovering that some arguments are impossible to win.

A year after surviving a transport ship crash on a prehistoric monster planet, Aldrich absolutely did not expect to be rescued by a towering orc with tusks, scars, and countless grunts of disapproval.But when a run-in with a six-armed nightmare leaves Aldrich injured and stranded deep in orc territory, he finds himself under the watchful care of Gor'Rhan—an intimidating warrior orc who's excellent at fighting monsters, terrible at small talk, and far too attractive for Aldrich's peace of mind.As healing turns into flirting and "e;don't move"e; starts to sound suspiciously like "e;stay,"e; Aldrich realizes the real danger isn't the forest—it's falling for the one creature he's absolutely not supposed to want.With sky-raiders hunting from above, a settlement on edge, and interspecies politics getting messier by the day, Aldrich and Gor'Rhan must decide whether breaking a few ancient rules is worth it.

There is a mythical stone that can command the skies themselves. There is a man with the power to turn wind, fire, and ocean into weapons. His name is Claudius Welles, and there is a reckoning coming for anyone who stands in his way.When a devastating storm tears Fathom's Five apart and leaves their world in ruins, the team is thrust into a desperate global race to uncover the truth behind the legendary Thunderstone. From the frozen wilds of Alaska to the towers of Kuwait, from the halls of the United Nations to a secret space station orbiting the Earth, Professor Fathom's men must stop a villain who can summon destruction at will—before he brings the entire planet to its knees.

There is a man who changed the course of Russian history in his quest for the ultimate power. There is a hidden tomb that holds the secret to eternal life. There are five keys that can unlock the riddle to something every man desires—immortality. From the islands of Mauritius to the streets of Karachi, from the rooftop terraces of Park Avenue to the ice-capped rooftop of the world, can New York adventurer Jake Stone and Texas cowboy Shane Houston find the mythical Tomb of Heaven before the legendary Elixir of Life falls into the wrong hands? Or is the destiny of humankind about to change forever?

A legendary emerald idol hidden deep in the Amazon. A billionaire determined to exploit its power. And one impossibly charming thief caught in the middle of a deadly treasure hunt.From the glittering casinos of Monte Carlo to the shadowy canals of Venice and the perilous heart of the rainforest, Scott Sapphire lives by one rule: steal only from the rich and ruthless. But when an ancient map leads him toward the mythical Emerald Orchid, Scott finds himself hunted by criminals, tycoons, and rivals willing to kill for its secrets.Armed with nothing but his wits, irresistible charm, and a taste for danger, Scott must stay one step ahead in a treasure hunt where every clue cuts deeper, every enemy plays dirtier, and falling in love might be the most dangerous move of all.

Fresh off a breakup, Wes Henderson walks into a tattoo parlor looking for ink and rebellion—and finds Axel Torrens instead: big, rough-edged, and impossible to ignore. One reckless decision turns into heat, pain, and a mark that will last forever.When Wes realizes he can't shake the memory of that night—or the man who inked him—he knows exactly where he's going back to. Some lines are permanent for a reason.

When 21-year-old Callum Pryce stays on campus for break, the last thing he expects is to spend the weekend sharing a tiny dorm room with his roommate's newly divorced, rugged-as-hell dad. Hayden Locke is trouble in boots — older, hotter, and built like every bad idea Callum should avoid. But one look turns into tension, a moan down the hallway turns into temptation, and forced proximity becomes a secret they definitely shouldn't touch. Hayden isn't just older… he's muscled, confident, and done pretending he doesn't want something — or someone — real. What starts as a weekend arrangement spirals into heat neither of them can walk away from.