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An account of the history and development of Sunday schools in Wales, including their social and religious significance.

Engage young readers with three delightful short stories filled with exciting adventures. Each tale offers unique experiences that spark imagination and entertain, making it a perfect choice for children looking for fun and exploration.

Set in a Pacific Ocean research facility, the story unfolds after a shark-related accident leaves the crew on high alert. As tensions rise, the narrative explores the consequences of human intervention in nature and the unpredictable behavior of these powerful creatures. The plot delves into the dynamics among the crew members and their struggle to manage the fallout from the incident, leading to suspenseful and thrilling developments. The unfolding events challenge their understanding of both the sharks and themselves.

The memoir recounts deeply personal supernatural experiences, including a childhood abduction, encounters with ghosts, UFO sightings, and instances of telepathy. The author aims to entertain readers while encouraging a lighthearted approach to the extraordinary tales. However, they acknowledge that only a select few, familiar with similar strange experiences, may fully appreciate the truth and nuances woven throughout the stories.

"Rallying 2023 – Moving Moments" by McKlein Publishing reviews the thrilling and dramatic 2023 rally season, featuring 13 World Championship events across four continents. It highlights the top category, pays tribute to Craig Breen and Ken Block, and covers WRC2, Junior WRC, and the Eifel Rallye Festival, complemented by stunning photography and expert commentary.

This meticulously researched study examines the origins and dynamics of the major labour dispute that shook the South Wales coalfield in 1910-1911. Evans situates the strike within the wider context of British industrial relations and provides a nuanced analysis of the complex interplay between political ideology, economic self-interest, and social solidarity among the miners and their supporters.

The book delves into the evolution of education in Gloucester, starting from the cloister school of St Peter's Abbey a millennium ago. It highlights the competition between grammar schools linked to St Oswald's and Llanthony priories, and examines the influence of various religious orders. The establishment of new grammar schools during Henry VIII's reign is documented, alongside the impact of the Civil War and the 18th century's shift towards mass education. Notably, it emphasizes Maurice Wheeler's contributions and includes the role of early private and Sunday schools, making it a comprehensive history of Gloucester's educational landscape.

In 2022, the World Rally Championship entered a new era with the thrilling Rally1 hybrid cars, showcasing elite drivers' talents. Sébastien Loeb won the Monte Carlo Rally, while Kalle Rovanperä dominated with five wins. "Rallying 2022 – Moving Moments" by McKlein Publishing captures this season with stunning images and expert commentary, including tributes and stories reflecting the rally spirit.

Out on the Water, There Are No Rules... On the cruise ship circuit, Sebastian McKenzie is a star. A brilliant pianist and singer, he entertains the wealthy guests every night in the piano bars and restaurants of the world's leading cruise liners. But he never stays with the same ship for long. And some of the other entertainers have nicknamed him the Grim Reaper, because whenever Sebastian is on board, people go missing. After escaping from prison, Josef Werner is driven to a safe hideout in the Didim area of Turkey. He sets up his base in the beautiful bay of Akbuk, and buys two isolated villas high on a hill overlooking the bay. But Werner has been followed by a private eye named Cortez, and the premises are bugged. Max Cutler is an All-American boy: tall, blond and handsome, with a sharp wit and a keen eye for female company. A stand-out student at law school, he is immediately recruited into the Secret Service, to protect America's interests overseas. Max is in Europe, breaking up a violent counterfeiting ring in Germany, when he hears that his baby sister Elisa has disappeared from a cruise ship in Alaska. In a gripping thriller crossing three continents, these three men find their fates are entwined.

The fastest ever rally cars and drivers wowed us all throughout the 2021 World Rally Championship. New events in Belgium, Croatia and the Arctic, together with the return of the legendary Safari and the Acropolis rallies, guaranteed the season was full of fresh intrigue. 2021 was also the final year for the current generation of WRC cars and a swansong season for one the sport's greatest drivers - with Sébastien Ogier bowing out in style. Rallying 2021 - Moving Moments by McKlein Publishing, tells the full story a milestone year in the sport, combining amazing images with expert views and insights from David Evans of Dirtfish Media. As always, the features and reports are illustrated with the best that the McKlein lenses have captured - rally art in words and pictures. The WRC reports are joined by those on WRC2, WRC3, JWRC and ERC as well as the German, British and American rally championships. A tribute to Finnish rally legend Hannu Mikkola, who passed away this year, the wildest from the high-voltage event Extreme E" series as well as other features round off this 2021 yearbook.