In a town named Bascini Lived Family Boombalatty: Granddaddy Boombalatty Daddy Boombalatty Mummy Boombalatty And Mattie Boombalatty Daddy Boombalatty lost his job in the country So, Family Boombalatty had to move to the city Off to a new school went Mattie Boombalatty But making new friends was not very easy When Mattie is bullied by rich girls at her new school, an unexpected visitor comes to her rescue. Join Mattie as she deals with the girls' cruelty without becoming cruel herself. Learn how she rejects riches, beauty, and revenge in favour of fairness and genuine friendship in this beautifully illustrated rhyming fairy tale for ages 4+.
Thought is more dangerous than you think...Roman Doyle has been living a normal life as a married 25-year-old schoolteacher. When five large men attack him, he s confident in his ability to defend himself. But, this isn t an ordinary mugging. Roman doesn t know that he is Prince Sakara, heir apparent of the True Emperor of a distant galaxy and his muggers are agents, sent to kill him. Roman s life is saved by Chi-Ro Jin, a Veteran of the "Psychic Wars." Chi-Ro s mission is to secure Roman s help in an interstellar battle between the forces of his father, the Emperor, and those of his uncle, the Baron. Chi-Ro injects Roman with an alien drug that awakens Roman s dormant psychic and astral abilities and he discovers a shocking alien plot that threatens humanity. "Will Roman be able to overcome his fears, master the martial art of Hatari Ikou, and learn the secrets of astral projection?" Follow this epic journey to the Cosmic Sea where Roman faces evil and danger in uncharted space, as he attempts to rescue his wife, retrieve the sword of power, and end the Second Psychic Wars. "About the Author: "Wayne Gerard Trotman is a Trinidadian British writer, blogger, filmmaker, artist, photographer, composer and producer of electronic music. Born in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Trotman immigrated to England in 1984, where he lives with his wife and two sons.""The author takes a medley of science fiction tropes, from aliens and spaceships to telepathy and artificial intelligence and creates an epic, universe-building tale.""
Wayne Gerard Trotman's Rhyming Stories is a 270-page anthology of seven award-winning illustrated children's poems introduced by Benjamin Zephaniah: The Last Honey Bee [Finalist - The Wishing Shelf Book Awards] A Tiger's Tale [Silver - The Wishing Shelf Book Awards] An Elephant's Advice [Winner - Purple Dragonfly Book Award] Mattie Boombalatty [Gold - Literary Titan Book Awards] Song of the Blue Whale [5-Star Seal - Readers' Favorite] A Letter from a Gorilla [5-Star Seal - Readers' Favorite] A Turtle's Adventures
Legends are immortal dreams made flesh...Kaya Abaniah believes he's an ordinary fourteen-year-old college student. He lives with his mother on the Caribbean island of "Trinidad"; he's passionate about wildlife conservation and has a crush on the prettiest girl in his class.However, one fateful day, Kaya's life is changed forever when he encounters "Papa Bois," a folklore character similar to the Greek god, Pan. Kaya learns he has "the talent." He's a telepath, and he's not alone. He discovers that men in black are constantly watching him, " Soucouyant," the shape-shifting vampire wants his blood, and his packed lunch is never safe. " Will Kaya succeed in protecting his relatives and friends from the supernatural evils that lurk on the tropic isle? Can he reveal the shape-shifter's secret identity? And, why on Earth is the most gorgeous girl, he's ever known, so interested in him? "Follow Kaya's struggles with love, rivalry, and academic life, as he confronts the terrifying creatures of Trinidad and Tobago's folklore, and unlocks the shocking mystery of "Papa Bois, the father of the forest.""""About Kaya Abaniah and the Father of the Forest: "Kaya Abaniah ("Kah-yuh Abba-na-yuh") is a boy's name. "Kaya Abaniah and the Father of the Forest" is a unique story, set in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. In this two-island Caribbean nation, inhabited primarily by people of African and Indian descent, Trinidadian English is the official spoken language, and Standard English is the official written language. However, Kaya speaks authentic Trinidadian Creole, which is similar, but distinct from Tobagonian Creole. Trinbagonians (Trinidadians and Tobagonians) use Creole in spontaneous conversation, while Trinidadian English is often reserved for more formal speech. Various combinations of English, Trinidadian English, and Creole are not uncommon."About the Author: "Wayne Gerard Trotman is a Trinidadian British writer, blogger, filmmaker, artist, photographer, composer and producer of electronic music. Born in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Trotman immigrated to England in 1984, where he lives with his wife and two sons.""The author takes a medley of science fiction tropes, from aliens and spaceships to telepathy and artificial intelligence and creates an epic, universe-building tale.""
Learn about Manderlee, an adventurous honey bee, and the challenges she must overcome in this beautifully illustrated, educational rhyming story for ages 3+. When her hive is destroyed, Manderlee journeys to a foreign land to find a new home. Will the last honey bee survive?
There once was a happy tiger Who lived on the isle of Sumatra With large green forests in which to roam Many tiger families called it home But people came; some broke the law They cut many trees with a mighty saw Men slashed and burned forests of the land Destroying much more than originally planned The orangutans fled; elephants; tigers too After all was said, what could they do? Learn about the endangered Sumatran Tiger, the threats he faces, and the ways we can help him to survive in this beautifully illustrated rhyming story for ages 4+.
Tun Tun is a baby elephant Carefree, healthy and very intelligent Jumbo is his strong, brave father And Ayo his wise, beautiful mother At six happy years and a half Tun Tun is a forest elephant calf That's what elephant babies are called And he's already more than a metre tall Elephants, including African forest elephants like Tun Tun, are under threat. Learn about his life, the danger he faces, and the brave people helping him to survive in this beautifully illustrated rhyming story for ages 4+.
Rum & Red Peppers features 80 easy-to-follow recipes, illustrated with 164 full-colour photographs. Classic, inspired, and brand new creations by Wayne Gerard Trotman and Sherrie Trotman that reflect the traditional cuisines and rich cultural diversity of Trinidad and Tobago, the Caribbean, Armenia, the Middle East and the Mediterranean. Traditional recipes include Caribbean Chicken Stew, Callaloo, Rice & Peas, Sorrel, Black Cake, Lamb & White Bean Stew, Dolma, Lahmajoon, Boreg, Tabouleh and Vospov Kufteh. Unique variations of popular drinks and dishes such as Cuba Roja, Wayne's Mai Tai, Wayne's PiNa Colada, Christmas Crackers and Meatballs in Rum Sauce are also included together with new creations such as Rum & Red Peppers Chicken, Grilled Mango Chicken, Caribbean Sea Bream, Salsa Salmon, Boozy Fruit Cupcakes, Almond Berry Cake, Sorrel Sorbet, Black Rock, Fiery Passion and Spartan.
Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, a tropical paradise where lovingly preserved 1950s American cars adorn streets lined with crumbling, centuries-old buildings. And, somehow, the seemingly incongruous all fit together in one of the safest and most photogenic countries in the world. A living museum, Cuba effortlessly appeases all the senses. With its warm, educated, population and famed for its hand-rolled cigars, rich coffee, exceptional rum, stunning tropical vistas, unrivalled cultural heritage and infectious music, Cuba is like no other place on Earth. In this beautiful book, Wayne Gerard Trotman captures the wonder and inherent beauty of Cuba's stunning landscapes, idyllic beaches, unique architecture, rare classic cars and multi-ethnic people.
Shelly the Leatherback Sea Turtle Had a shell that was painted purple By a little girl named Lisa May On a sandy beach at Matura Bay Shelly, an endangered leatherback sea turtle, the largest of all living turtles, returns to Matura, her hatching beach in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Learn about the threats she faces, as she shares the exciting stories of her adventures, in this beautifully illustrated rhyming story for ages 4+.
