The Leopard And The Lily

This book examines the relationship between and identities within the three kingdoms of Scotland, France, and England from c. 1100 until the crown of England lost Normandy, Anjou, Maine, and Touraine in 1204. Diplomatic and political relations were unique in the twelfth century because the three kingdoms were united by a ruling class that spanned the Channel. This aristocratic, Anglo-French structure beginning with the Norman invasion in 1066 disrupted and delayed the development of a unitary national identity within each of the three kingdoms. Men and women identified themselves with more than one royal overlord as long as they held fees of multiple kings and, as such, national identity was a moveable feast. This situation created a complex political web that often damaged consistent loyalty to any one king or overlord, as each member of a kin group changed alliances based on territorial threats and on the interests of their familial networks. Furthermore, alliances formed between families in the Anglo-French realm had a significant impact on political decision-making in Scotland because the Anglo-French Scots were intimately bound to this structure through their own kin networks and land bases. Significantly, this work dispels the prevailing myth that the Anglo-French who settled in Scotland did not see themselves as part of the cross-Channel world but as 'Scots' by the end of the twelfth century.

Lily to the Rescue: Lost Little Leopard is a new addition to the irresistible chapter book series from W. Bruce Cameron, the New York Times bestselling author of A Dog's Purpose, featuring Lily, a rescue dog who rescues other animals! Lily lives with her girl, Maggie Rose. Once a stray, Lily was rescued by the kind people at the animal shelter run by Maggie Rose’s mom. Now she has a very important purpose: to rescue other animals in trouble. When a lost little Amur leopard is brought to the zoo and needs a friend, it's Lily to the rescue! At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

A summer adventure with a class pet. Learning made fun about Leopard Gecko's. A young boy's experience of his summer taking care of "Lily" the class pet.

'The Crocodile Who Lost His Glasses And Other Stories' is a collection of nine imaginative tales for children of all ages from Giles Ekins, author of the acclaimed 'The Adventures Of A Travelling Cat' books. Apart from the titular story, the anthology includes such stories as the comedic 'The Phantom Crocodile Of The Opera' and the ridiculous 'The Skunk Who Lost His Stink'. Also included is a story entitled 'Ghosts,' written by the author's seven-year-old granddaughter, already a budding writer. A collection of tales perfect for bedtime, 'The Crocodile Who Lost His Glasses And Other Stories' will delight readers of all ages.