Jayne Carroll Bücher

"Oh, it's just a pouch full of pebbles," he said. "Just pebbles?" I queried. "Well, they are magic." N A T A S H A C A R R - H A R R I S Adventure? Running away from home? And magic to boot? It's already more than enough for eleven year old Natasha Carr-Harris, but is there even more? It seems so, particularly when she meets Edvard Green, a leprechaun from the "past" and learns of his compelling and intriguing tale about St. Patrick. As their story slowly unfolds, a friendship develops between the unlikely pair, and soon they are teaming up to confront a world filled with wonderful dangers and surprising twists and turns. This is an adventure no one will ever forget.

For nearly 300 years, from the end of the 8th century AD until approximately 1100, the Vikings set out from Scandinavia across the northern world a dramatic time that would change Europe forever. This book explores the Viking conquest and settlement across Britain and Ireland, covering the core period of Viking activity from the first Viking raids to the raids of Magnus Barelegs, King of Norway.

This book is for managers at all levels of formal organizations. The experienced author team provides suggestions and principles for managers in carrying out their training and mentoring roles. Vivid lessons from stories and films throughout the book show the impact a gifted teacher can have in helping individuals and their organizations thrive.