Books published by Agio Publishing House

During a recent vacation to the beautiful country of Croatia, author Leanne Jones was inspired by the many famous inventors who came from the small country. A story idea began to form. From her experience as a schoolteacher, Leanne noticed children could be encouraged toward one of the highest forms of intellectual expression which is invention.

Sequel to CELTIC DREAMS OF GLORYSet in the turbulent times following the death of the Welsh King Gruffydd ap Llywelyn in 1063, the story follows the lives of the brothers Gwriad and Dafydd who, in the previous novel, Celtic Dreams of Glory, had risen to become the King's most important supporters. With their wives, Angharad and Teifryn, they try to re-establish their former lives in their castle in south-west Wales, but Fate has other plans.Running parallel with their story is that of the powerful Harold Godwinson, the Saxon Earl of Wessex who, after defeating the Welsh King, has become a national hero and expects to be next in line for the English throne. However, King Edward favours Duke William of Normandy. Gwriad and Dafydd, with other Welsh lords, attack Shrewsbury and destroy Harold's palace near Chester in revenge for his invasion of Wales. During their retreat back to Wales, the Welsh army is ambushed and Gwriad is seriously injured. His long recovery puts pressure on the whole family: Dafydd seeks the affection of the enigmatic Derryth, while Jon, Gwriad's new squire, struggles with his identity.Harold continues his plotting to become King, and decides to make a lightning attack on Caerdydd. The unsuspecting brothers and their wives are making a journey to Caerdydd at this time, and get separated with tragic results. Months later, Harold becomes King, and the brothers plan to kill him. Their hopeful plan fails, but not before they become involved in the Battle of Hastings. The unexpected ending is a satisfying conclusion to an heroic tale.Written by Barry Mathias, author of the Ancient Bloodlines Trilogy.

Bernie the Banana Slug lives under a strawberry patch, but now he is lost in the forest. He makes new friends who will help him find his way home.Look for more adventures of Bernie the Banana Slug and his friends, written & illustrated by G. Michael Smith.

Andromeda: the third book in the Dream Believe Achieve Series, written by Martha M. Goguen, illustrated by Patricia M. WalkerThe story continues... Dream Star, hero of Global Heart Warming, travels to another galaxy to solve a great mystery. With the help of Tanner, an Andromeda boy, Dream discovers that World Peace is possible!Andromeda encourages children to believe in themselves and in the power of their dreams, appreciating what they have and being excited by possibilities. Beautifully illustrated in color throughout. Ideal for age levels 7 - 11 years of age ("I Can Read" Level 4 "the perfect bridge to chapter books"). A lovely gift for grandparents to give. A fun read for the teacher, parent and babysitter too! Author Martha M. Goguen enjoys living on the East Coast of Canada. Her goal is to provide laughter, excitement and the thrill of possibilities. An equally important aspect of the Dream Believe Achieve series is 'Paying It Forward' by raising money for charities. 10 percent of the profits for Andromeda will be donated to UNICEF. For more information, please visit: www.MarthasMusings.com. Andromeda is the third book in Martha's Dream Believe Achieve series.Illustrator Patricia M. Walker lives on Saltspring Island, BC, Canada.

You may have heard that we are spiritual beings having a human experience. We are also human beings experiencing spiritual emergence, and in this book the two perspectives are brought together and illuminated. Mystical Intimacy explores the connection between our human nature and soul consciousness, and creates a bridge between the two.Linda L. Nardelli's intimate exploration of channelled messages and personal stories takes the reader on a journey into mysticism. She offers a renewed vision of ourselves that reveals the inherent wisdom and spiritual essence within all our felt-senses and life experiences. Mystical Intimacy draws the reader into an inner sanctuary of belonging and integrity, supporting a profound sense of the sacred in all areas of one's life.About the AuthorLinda L. Nardelli has been on the path of spiritual mysticism since her early adulthood, developing the inner-listener and ever striving to embrace the divine in all life. Mystical Intimacy evolved from Linda's counselling practice and her years of apprenticeship to Masiandia, the group-spirit she channels.Linda is also an accomplished visual artist. She lives on Canada's west coast. Information about her inner-journey counselling practice can be found at lindanardelli.com.

It's Cool To Be Clever: The story of Edson C. Hendricks, the genius who invented the design for the InternetIT'S COOL TO BE CLEVER tells the true story of an inquisitive boy in the 1950s who doesn't fit in at school. Edson Hendricks is bullied because he is so smart (people accuse him of getting answers from his father who is the principal) and has red hair. He finds comfort in an imaginary world where he has machine parts, and no internal organs or emotions.Years later, Edson's strange capacity to think like a machine helps him create a new way for computers to communicate. His "connectionless" network design paves the way for today's Internet.Author LEANNE JONES is a private investigator living in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. At one time, when she was a school teacher, she noticed that children of genius need as much encouragement as anyone else. She became interested in Edson Hendricks's story because of his key role in the greatest invention in the world today. Leanne hopes this book will inspire others who have important ideas that should always be encouraged.The illustrations of dream-like visions and dynamic gears -- illuminating the mind of a young inventor -- are drawn with magic realism by Anna Mah.

"The Cochrane Collaboration... rivals the Human Genome Project in its potential implications for modern medicine." - C. David Naylor, The Lancet"How can we have a rational health service if we don't know which of the things being done in it are useful and which are useless or possibly even harmful?" - Archie Cochrane, in Effectiveness and Efficiency, 1972 What's hocus-pocus and what really works?In the complex, ever-evolving realm of modern medicine, how can you even begin to understand what's hocus-pocus and what really works? Best-selling author and researcher Alan Cassels answers with a single word: Cochrane.Though largely unknown to the public, the Cochrane Collaboration is made up of more than 30,000 medical researchers and consumer representatives from more than 100 countries¿-¿unbiased experts and investigators who parse the science of modern health care and delve deep into the evidence (or lack thereof) to determine what works and what doesn't.In this frank, factual and entertaining volume, Cassels draws from more than 160 interviews to shed light on this international cadre of medical truth-seekers whose rigorous work helps prevent medical misjudgement, reduce unnecessary suffering, preserve lives and circumvent the squandering of billions of dollars.ABOUT THE AUTHOR - ALAN CASSELSAlan Cassels is a University of Victoria health policy researcher and a trusted media commentator on medical policy issues. He is the co-author of the internationally bestselling book "Selling Sickness", and a frequent contributor to magazines, newspapers and radio programs.