Presents a history of magic and sorcery, describing how ancient peoples believed in the power of magic spells and rituals, from ancient Egyptians and druids to the mythical tales of Britain's Merlin t
Historical facts are presented in a fun, graphic format that invites young readers to explore the lives and times of our founding fathers, focusing on the key contributions of each and the lasting imp
“Nimble and entertaining . . . A fascinating historical review of our longtime obsession with machines.” –David Takami, Seattle TimesIn Rapture for the Geeks, Richard Dooling looks at what some of the
Dooling (African history, U. of London) explores the history of the rural Cape Colony, located in what is now modern South Africa. The author begins with the establishment of Dutch rule, which began i
This is a critical inquiry into the connections between emergent feminist ideologies in China and the production of 'modern' women's writing from the demise of the last imperial dynasty to the foundin
Takes a look at the fifty-two-mile race course that was set up and run by six men in the winter of 1895, in order to demonstrate and promote the benefits of their newly created mode of transporation,
Werner Ernst, a second-year medical resident, encounters the stark realities of the modern intensive care unit, the fears and illusions of the loved ones of the terminally ill, and the exhaustion and
The gates of the Underworld have opened and Malvenia, the Queen of darkness and Draven's mother, has been unleashed to wreak havoc upon Orcatia. Now the Protectors must take a perilous journey fraught
From succinct reportage of contemporary historical circumstances to comic accounts of twentieth-century urban living to carefully stylized modernist works of fiction, the selections in this anthology
From succinct reportage of contemporary historical circumstances to comic accounts of twentieth-century urban living to carefully stylized modernist works of fiction, the selections in this anthology
On a mild midwestern night in the early 1940s, Johnny Marr leans against a drugstore wall. He's waiting for Dorothy, his fiancee, and tonight is the last night they'll be meeting here, for it's May 3
A dog's account of one of the most extraordinary expeditions of all time."Dog and man can fit together like no others do. Lewis and I had that fit....How did we get that close? I think the wilderness
Mary Anning loved to scour the shores of Lyme Regis, England, where she was born in 1799, for stone sea lilies and shells. Her father had taught her how to use the tools with which she dug into the s
Coming into Ellis Island from Russia, Rachel and her family are ready to start a new life in America, so when cousin Grisha is singled out by an inspector, Rachel has to think quickly and uses an old
This volume theorizes vulnerability in relation to the North American city and its economic, cultural, and environmental components. Editors Dooling (U. of Texas) and Simon (U. of Colorado) present te
If not for Seth Doan, the city of Cleveland wouldn’t exist today... In 1798, Cleveland, Ohio, was in danger of being wiped out by a malaria epidemic. Based on fact, this book tells the remarkable stor
Benjamin Franklin was one of seventeen children, and the youngest of 10 sons. To help out with the family, he was put to work when he was 10 years old in his father's candle and soap-making shop. Ben
The Sons of the Wind presents the mythology and sacred spirits of the Lakota. Based on information given to Dr. James Walker a century ago by Lakota Holy Men, this compilation includes the cycle of cr
Writing Women in Modern China is the first major anthology in English to highlight the contributions of women to modern literary culture with respect to the heated gender debates of early twentieth-ce
A heartfelt children's tale describing the beauty of friendship and love. Includes a download card with unreleased music from Grammy-winning musician Ikey Owens!A children's book for Valentine's Day,
Birds and reptiles have long fascinated investigators studying hearing and the auditory system. The highly evolved auditory inner ear of birds and reptiles shares many characteristics with the ear of
Over the past several years, many investigators interested in the effects of man-made sounds on animals have come to realize that there is much to gain from studying the broader literature on hearing
