New Releases by Ruth Brown

An intimate look at James II and VII, exploring his romantic escapades, tumultuous life, and the personal struggles that shaped his controversial reign. The personal side of James II and VII has long been obscured by the propaganda storm emanating from the “Glorious Revolution” of 1688, one of the great founding myths of modern Britain. Justine Brown unveils James the man, teasing out a fresh dimension. The Private Life of James II details the romantic adventures of a true Cavalier—handsome, courageous, loyal, pleasure-seeking, lusty, determined and soulful. The Stuart “spare” briefly experienced a golden childhood before, aged nine, he was flung headlong into the English Civil Wars of 1642-1649. After escaping England in disguise, he endured the execution of his adored father, Charles I, and years of exile on the Continent. In 1660 the Duke of York returned to his native land in triumph. He rode into the capital at the right hand of his brother, Charles II. James fully embraced the role of Restoration rake, headed up the Royal Navy, fought the Fire of London with gusto, and was a great patron of theater, painting, and music. “The darling of the people” until his dramatic conversion to Roman Catholicism transformed him into England’s scapegoat, the heir to the Crown had a turbulent road ahead. Come to understand what truly drove James, and learn about his complex relationships with his children, his two remarkable wives, Anne Hyde and Mary of Modena; his many mistresses, as well as the extraordinary friends and rivals who helped shape the fate of this consequential Stuart monarch of England, Scotland and Ireland.

"I spy with my little eye, Something beginning with M. It curls its tail around the stalk and eats the wheat at Harvest. It rhymes with house . . ." Come on a playful journey through the day from dawn to dusk, set in a gorgeous countryside landscape. The reader must solve a riddle to guess which animal is hiding, and then search for it in the beautifully detailed illustrations. This version of the favorite childhood game uses a text with rhyme and will provide hours of entertainment. The page turn confirms the answers, and there is a satisfying bedtime ending.

Age range 3 to 6 An adorable count-down book by household name, Ruth Brown Ten little dogs, sitting in a line, One chased a butterfly And then there were.... nine. Then 8, then 7 and so on. Continue the countdown fun until only one little dog remains. Will there be none? Turn the final page to find out.

Age range 3 to 6 No visit to an art gallery can rival this one! Tom visits a very special exhibition where each picture features a cat. One by one, the cats all leap out and follow him, until a very large, scary cat makes them rush back to the safety of their frames. But these aren''t just any cats or any pictures! Ruth Brown has created her own unique and amusing masterpieces in the style of twelve well known painters from around the world. Young children will enjoy discovering the pictures with Tom, watching the increasing number of cats following him around, and matching the cats with the pictures. ''Exceptional draughtsmanship makes all her books a feast...a book to lead readers to 13 painters from Mondrian to Munch and Kahlo to Klimt.'' -- Sunday Times Culture Magazine ''Cleverly conceived and superbly executed.'' -- Red Reading Hub

Life as a single mother is never easy. World conditions, financial difficulties, children displaying outrageous behavior, are just some of the many challenges that a single mother faces each day. Without the other half of the parental equation, maintaining the home becomes twice as difficult. Without God in the midst this experience is virtually imposible to have a positive outcome. However, all is not lost. Hope and a better tomorrow is always available in abundant supply. With God all things are possible. This aims to present a perspective that there is a bright light at the end of this tunnel. Perseverance is one of the vehicles to get there.

The farmer is snoozing on the hay in his barn, surrounded by his dozy animals, when the fly buzzing about lands on his nose! Of course he sneezes, which sets off a long chain of consequences, until finally the terrified donkey panics! It has been compared to the traditional rhyme, The House That Jack Built, and has the same satisfying cause and result domino effect!

"First published in Great Britain in 2015 by Andersen Press Ltd."--Copyright page.

Tabitha''s Vacation (Chinese edition)

Author Ruth Brown was born with mastocytosis, a rare, complex, and little-known disease responsible for producing a multitude of diverse symptoms. As a result of her condition, she experienced many incredible encounters with medical professionals and institutions. In Surviving Medical Care, she writes of the nearly fifty-five years she spent seeking medical attention for a series of seemingly unrelated and sporadic symptoms. While living a relatively normal life as a wife, mother, and software developer, she coped with the challenges of her affliction. As her condition worsened, she desperately sought a correct medical diagnosis and appropriate treatment. In her frequent visits with medical professionals, her care ranged from outstanding to poor and even horrifically negligent. Despite numerous obstacles, she never lost her optimism or her sense of humor. In this memoir, Brown shares how her extensive experience as a patient exemplifies pitfalls of medical care in the United States. Her problems arose not from a lack of excellent medical coverage but from a variety of other problems: physicians with poor communication skills; unnecessary, costly and invasive testing; medical personnel not trained to think logically or creatively; tight schedules in physicians offices; overcrowded and understaffed emergency rooms; and indifferent physicians. While Surviving Medical Care narrates Browns personal story, it has much to say about how Americans need to be involved in their medical care and advocate for improvements in the medical system.

In this picture book adaptation of Anna Sewell''s classic novel, a horse in nineteenth-century England recounts his experiences with both good and bad masters.

Coffee has never been better--or cooler! Ever wonder what goes into making the perfect cup of coffee? There''s more to it than you think, and a new breed of coffee nerds has transformed the cheap, gritty sludge your parents drink into the coolest food trend around, with an obsessive commitment to sourcing, roasting, and preparation that has taken the drink to delicious new heights. Coffee Nerd details the history behind the beans and helps you navigate the exciting and sometimes intimidating new wave of coffee. From finding obscure Japanese brewing equipment to recipes and techniques for brewing amazing coffee at home, you''ll increase your geek cred--and discover a whole new world of coffee possibilities. Whether you are looking to refine your French-press recipe or just can''t survive a morning without a handcrafted latte, this book is sure to stimulate you as you pore over the art of preparing an incredibly smooth cup of coffee.

Over a hundred years ago, a faithful little dog called Bobby kept a fourteen-year vigil by his master''s graveside in Greyfriars churchyard in Edinburgh. Bobby captured the hearts of the townsfolk and remains a legend still today.

One stormy night Grace, the lighthouse keeper''s daughter, spots a ship in trouble on the rocks. At the same time, the lighthouse cat, Gracie, discovers that one of her kittens has strayed. Grace and Gracie both hurry to the rescue, braving the rain and storm. Grace alerts her father and together they set out in the lifeboat to save the passengers. Meanwhile, Gracie ventures into the dark night and howling wind looking everywhere for her lost kitten. The dual stories—one told only in pictures, the other in both pictures and text—illustrate the bravery of two rescues in 1838, which saved thirteen people from a shipwreck and one poor kitten from a terrible storm.

Our cat Flossie leads a very remarkable life. She has many interests and hobbies, such as gardening, knitting, collecting butterflies and getting in boxes. Sometimes she is very helpful, and then sometimes she is not quite so useful. There are even a few things she really hates. But, like all cats, theres only one thing that she loves to do more than anything else!

Lion Cub hides in the long grass waiting for his mother to return from hunting. Luckily when a pack of jackals start circling, Old Lion comes to protect him. He may be old but he is still a match for the jackals, and anyone else who tries to hurt Lion Cub.

There are all sorts of strange things happening in Baby Bears dream. He runs away from a witch who lives in a gingerbread house, meets a young girl on her way to her grandmas and sees a huge beanstalk that touches the sky. This story is a fusion of favourite fairytales, full of twists and turns, where all is familiar yet nothing is quite what it seems.

A lively young Labrador puppy discovers the joys of her first family holiday by the sea. Follow the children as they join their puppy for her first encounters with the delights of the seashore and the countryside as she plays on the beach, makes new friends and plays hide-and-seek. She has so much fun climbing, digging and exploring that she doesnt want the day to end!

Monkey is going for a walk. Along the way he meets some friends. Can you guess who he will meet next? There might be some clues in the pictures!

"If you plant ten seeds, what do you get? Follow nature''s wonderful cycle in this engaging counting book with a difference!"--P. [4] of cover.

Slimy Snail takes a trip around the yard, overcoming different obstacles on the way.

Delightful children''s picture storybooks in premium silver format! Each classic picture book is stunningly presented in hardcover with a silver foil highlight on the spine, rounded corners and a special place-holder ribbon. Children will love to explore the enchanting tales from award-winning authors, and parents will love the great value price!

By choosing a number and turning the wheel, children learn to do simple addition and subtraction whilst being entertained by Miko and his friends at the circus. Working through the book, peepholes and flaps maintain the suspense until the very end, when Miko''s special trick reveals the magic number!

Children will love being in on the joke in this tale of two mice on a hunt for food, one oblivious to the whiskered menace lurking in the shadows. In the big old house, Bo and Billy have run out of food and must venture out of their mouse hole to search for some. While Bo fearlessly explores every nook and cranny, he chides Billy for being afraid of everything — but maybe Billy has good reason to be! With Ruth Brown''s enchanting artwork full of rich details and visual sleight-of-hand, this novelty tale of brotherly adventure and bravery will send eagle-eyed readers on a storybook hunt of their own.

Les grandes et vieilles maisons peuvent faire un peu peur, surtout quand on est une petite souris. Bo et Jo arpentent les pièces en quête d''un dîner, mais Jo, le petit frère, a la désagréable sensation d''être observé. Une expédition palpitante, pour frissonner... et rire, par l''auteur d''Une histoire sombre, très sombre...

The animals who live in the Old Tree must band together when their home is threatened.