Invites young readers to find various quantities of such things as farm animals and tools which are labeled in the illustrations of rural scenes, including a sheep farm, an orchard, a rice paddy, and bee hives. Author: Doherty, Gillian Publisher: Edc Pub Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10:..
Presents thirteen picture puzzles in which the reader must find objects, animals, and people in such places as a secret library, magic shop, and wizard school. Author: Doherty, Gillian Publisher: Usborne Pub Ltd Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0794518605 ISBN-13: 9780794518608..
Constantinople, 672 ad. Ex-concubine Anna is attempting to raise her daughter well, but as an Arab invasion threatens and Kallinikos an alchemist working on a secret weapon to use in the seige comes into their lives, a secret about her daughter is forced into the open. Anna must accept huge upheaval..
Barring the usual teenage pranks, all seems peaceful at Philly Prep, the private school in Philadelphia where Amanda Pepper teaches English. No doubt the money that appears to be missing from funds collected to aid victims of a catastrophic hurricane Down South will turn up. Probably the rumor that ..
Anselm possessed a naturally metaphysical mind of rare quality, and he had a capacity for sustained application of thought which distinguishes him from all his contemporaries and from the majority of the medieval writers who came after him. But above all he had the gift of making the profoundly diff..
Photographs depict the people, landscapes, cultures, festivals, and architecture of Myanmar, also known as Burma Author: Cribbs, Gillian Publisher: Abbeville Pr Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0789202549 ISBN-13: 9780789202543..
Describes and illustrates different kinds of birds from all over the world and discusses their flying methods, eating, senses, mating, songs, nests, and migration. Author: Doherty, Gillian Publisher: Usborne Pub Ltd Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0794522440 ISBN-13: 9780794522445..
Bloodstone is the second novel in Gillian Philip's critically acclaimed Rebel Angels series, debuting in the United States for the first time.For centuries, Sithe warriors Seth and Conal MacGregor have hunted for the Bloodstone demanded by their Queen. Homesick, and determined to protect their clan,..
This guide provides the reader with essential facts and concepts of the life of the Buddha, examining his background, the times he lived in, his teachings, and the legends that surround him. Central themes and ideas are presented in clear, jargon-free language and key terms are highlighted and expla..
Did Christianity transform the Roman world in which it began, or did the Roman world shape Christianity This work explores current debates and new interpretations of Early Christianity in Roman Society. Adopting an interdisciplinary and thematic approach, it offers the student unfamiliar with the C..
Product DescriptionThe might and power of Julius Caesar, the man who conquered the known world.The beauty of Cleopatra, the woman who conquered the conqueror.Together they could have forged an empire whose power had never been seen before. Tragically, it was not meant to be.But what of the son who w..
Felt is an ancient craft, dating back to the Bronze Age. It is the oldest textile fabric and was made before people learned to spin, weave or knit. Hand-made felt has an entirely different quality to the machine-made felt found in craft stores. It is a chunky, more hardwearing and can be made in a v..
The history of labor in Canada is most often understood to mean--and presented as--the history of blue-collar men. And it is a story of union solidarity to gain wages, rights, and the like from employers. Creese here examines in depth one white-collar office union, and shows how collectivebargaining..
Product DescriptionThe thrilling conclusion of a groundbreaking trilogy has arrived. Robert journeyed through a strange parallel world with the help of a tiny band of fellow survivors. Now home, Robert, with his best friend, Tom, and sister, Emma, are desperate to save the others before winter sets ..
Roman Britain, 208 AD - Emperor Septimius Severus has arrived in Britain to conquer the barbarians in the north of the island. Memnon, an African scout, comes to Britain with his cavalry unit. When he saves the life of a beautiful young attendant of the Empress, he becomes aware of tensions within t..
In Destiny, the fourth and final book in Gillian Shields’s romantic, gothic Immortal series, Helen, Evie, and Sarah, the Sisters of the Mystic Way, must use their powers to battle for their souls.Malevolent forces haunt Wyldcliffe Abbey School for Young Ladies, the girls’ elite boarding school on th..
About the AuthorGILLIAN PEELE is Fellow and Tutor in Politics, Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, UK.CHRISTOPHER J. BAILEY is Professor of American Politics, University of Keele, UK.BRUCE CAIN is Robson Professor of Political Science and Director of Governmental Studies, University of California, Berkerley..
Discourse analysis is a term that has come to have different interpretations for scholars working in different disciplines. For a sociolinguist, it is concerned mainly with the structure of social interaction manifested in conversation; for a psycholinguist, it is primarily concerned with the nature..
The development of a sociology of emotions is crucial to our understanding of social life as they hold the key to our understanding of social processes and sociological investigation.First published in 1997, Emotions in Social Life consolidates the sociology of emotions as a legitimate and viable fi..
Employment law continues to be an exciting and fast-moving area of law, in both the courts and academia. Throughout this well-received book, the authors address the proper roles of economic incentives and legal regulations in achieving desirable outcomes in the workplace, encouraging students to que..
About the Author GILLIAN PHILIP is the author of the Rebel Angels series, including Firebrand and Bloodstone. She was born in Glasgow, lived for twelve years in Barbados, and now lives in the north of Scotland with her husband, twin children, three dogs, two sociopathic cats, a slayer hamster, three..
Understand how bones and muscles work together to produce movement by seeing the musculoskeletal system painted on a real equine canvasDiscover how correct riding and training can bring out the best in your horse increasing fitness, strength and balance by seeing exactly what happens as he moves..
Set in early Christian times, the tale of the weaver Demetrias portrays her entrapment in a treasonous plot against the Byzantine emperor and her fight to protect her family and self as the battle for Constantinople rages Author: Bradshaw, Gillian Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Binding: Hardco..
When Ariantes, a Sarmatian warrior-prince, and thousands of his horsemen are forced under Roman rule by decree of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, he complies to new laws while remaining true to his own traditions in an attempt to keep his culture and customs alive. 25,000 first printing. Author: Brad..
PRAISE FOR It's Not Where You Start, It's Where You Finish!"Along her journey, [Hennessy-Ortega] has inspired, motivated, and encouraged thousands of women to believe they too can turn their dreams and goals into realities. You will love this book; it will produce incredible results in your life."--..