Douglas Wood

A compelling account of sport after 70, that gives an inspiring message for athletes of all disciplines. Renaissance Triathlete encapsulates the thrill, excitement and lifestyle delivered through sport at any age. Having competed in triathlons around the world, the author combines reflections, anecdotes and practical experiences of his route into triathlon. From starting out to entering into the ranks of competitive age group racing, he charts his...

Waking Dreams are episodes of synchronicity, which appear in a variety of forms as signs or messages of guidance. Often they will recur until acknowledged by the recipient for whom they are intended. They are gifts bestowed upon us from a higher level of consciousness. Co-incidences forming a perfect intersection of events.

Earth is full of suffering and war until one little girl seeks Old Turtle, who tells her about a "broken truth" and how mending it will help her community to understand the common bond of all humanity.

Although Santa is wonderful, there are quite a few things he can't do, such as remember a grocery list, wear Bermuda shorts, or enter a house in the usual way.

In rhyming text, a dog and cat express and compare their love and friendship for each other.

Describes how dads show love by explaining all the things that they cannot do, such as sleeping late, keeping their ties clean, and reading books by themselves.

At the height of World War II, only a few days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill began an extraordinary visit, during which they made plans that would lead to the success of the Allied powers as well as to a continuing peace after the war ended.

Lists all of the things a grandmother cannot do, such as baking your favorite cookies by herself, or opening her purse without finding gum or candy.

Details the many things that teachers cannot do, from buying their own apples to going down the tube slide at recess.

"A blizzard blows through Qyah, Alaska, and the school roof caves in! Luckily, Molly knows just how to raise the money to fix it...a winter carnival! When Molly wants to build the most amazing maze for the carnival, she discovers she need a little help from her friends--and a lot of help from a map!"-- Back cover.