1066 the Hidden History
FOR MORE THAN NINE HUNDRED years the Bayeux Tapestry-one of the world s greatest historical docu-ments and artistic achievements-has preserved the story of one of history s greatest dramas:the Norman Conqueath of england culminating in the death of Ki...
1776 DAVID MCCULLOUGH1776
Esteemed historian David McCullough covers the military side of the momentous year of 1776 with characteristic insight and a gripping narrative, adding new scholarship and a fresh perspective to the beginning of the American Revolution. It was a turbul...
2000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA
B'I'm going to sink it.' 'You are not!' 'I am,' he coldly replied. 'Do not take it on yourself to judge me, monsieur.' French naturalist Dr Aronnax embarks on an expedition to hunt down a sea monster, only to discover instead the Nautilus, ...
9.11 Report
It was the goal of the commission to tell the story of 9/11 in a way that the American people could read and understand. We felt strongly that one of the most important and tragic events in our nation's history needed to be accessible to all. Our goal ...
A Day of Light and Shadows (Common Reader Editions)
DESTINY 5,RED SOX 4 declared one Boston headline after Bucky Dent's unlikely home run had cost the Red Sox the dramatic 1978 playoff game at Fenway Park against the Yankees for the Eastern Division title of the American League. No one has commented mor...
A DOLL NAMED DORA ANNE
Kate's grandma gives her a doll that has been in their family for almost 150 years. The doll has shiny black hair, a beautiful painted face, a little trunk of handmade dresses and coats, and even a muff to keep her china hands warm. Here is a sweet Lev...
A FAMILY HISTORY THE SOPRANOS
This rather odd book would be a great gift for any Sopranos-phile. Instead of just being a glorified fanzine, it is put together in a style that makes it both compelling and enlightening for even the most ardent fan. The book is written as if the autho...
A history of the modern world
As A History of the Modern World celebrates its 50th anniversary,it remains one of the most highly praised texts ever published,as well as the book by which many contemporary college historians were introdueed to the study of history. A rich history...
A history of the modern world
As A History of the Modern World celebrates its 50th anniversary,it remains one of the most highly praised texts ever published,as well as the book by which many contemporary college historians were introdueed to the study of history. A rich history...
A NET TO CATCH TIME
At FIRST FOWL CROW(about5:30a.m)the cabin was wreathed in mist Cuffy was fast asleep when the rooster hopped up on th fence post and crowed mightily. Cuffy want to earn himself some money so he can buy a boat someday-and become a fisher man off Geor...
A Philosophy of Political Myth
In this book, Chiara Bottici argues for a philosophical understanding of political myth. Bottici shows that myth is a process, one of continuous work on a basic narrative pattern that responds to a need for significance. Human beings need meaning in or...
Agnes Grey
Drawing on her own experience, Anne Bront~ charts the development of gentle Agnes and sympathetically depicts the harsh treatment she receives along the way. Leaving her idyllic home and close-knit family, Agnes arrives at the Bloomfields'' residence, ...
ALACLAS RED BADGE COURAG
Written by Stephen Crane at the age of twenty-one, The Red Badge of Courage is one of the greatest war novels of all time -- so groundbreaking that critics consider it to be the first work of modern American fiction. Although Crane never witnessed warf...
Albert Einstein - Chief Engineer of the Universe: One Hundred Authors for Einstein
This book is dedicated to the changes in our worldview that are due to the work of Albert Einstein. It comprises essays and aperTus from more than lO0 authors, who examine the life and work of Einstein from very differ-ent perspectives. The intention i...
Ancient Egyptian Designs and Motifs CD-ROM and Book
Meticulously adapted from authentic murals, pottery, jewelry, and other sources, this rich display of designs provides an authentic view of gods and pharaohs, priests and ordinary folk, plants, animals, and other elements of ancient Egyptian life. 434 ...
Ancient Egyptian Ornament in Full Color: 350 Patterns and Designs
This magnificent reproduction of two rare French design collections of the early twentieth century encompasses everything a graphic artist could wish for in ancient Egyptian decor. All the classic elements are included: funerary art, costumed figures w...
Ancient Rome
"l'he rise of Rome, from provincial settLement to imperial power,is an epic story that reads like fiction rather than fact. Fable does indeed pLay a part: RomuLus is said to have slain his twin brother Remus and founded the future city-state, both...
And Now a Few Laughs from Our Sponsor : The Best of Fifty Years of Radio Commercials
Over the past fifty years, radio advertising has become more imaginative, more entertaining, and, especially, more humorous. This book presents the first in-depth look at some of the funniestCand most effectiveCradio commercials created during this tim...
Applications of Nonstandard Finite Difference Schemes
The main purpose of this book is to provide a concise introduction to the methods and philosophy of constructing nonstandard finite difference schemes and illustrate how such techniques can be applied to several important problems. Chapter 1 gives an o...
Archaeology, Society and Identity in Modern Japan
This bold and illuminating study examines the role of archaeology in the formation of the modern Japanese nation and explores the processes by which archaeological practice is shaped by national social and intellectual discourse. Leading Japanese archa...