Part of the spell has already been broken.The first stones have begun to crumble.In Artie Kingfisher’s world, wizards named Merlin, fire-breathing dragons, and swords called Excalibur exist only in le
This handy guide will assist students in preparing for exams. Sample test questions, fill-in-the-blank summaries, practice problems, matching and labeling exercises, discussion questions, learning obj
Forget slapstick comedy, when it comes to U.S. Army Special Forces veteran Chester Wong writing his memoir, Yellow Green Beret: Stories of an Asian-American Stumbling Around U.S. Army Special Forces,
Recently widowed, Katherine Chambers takes her young son to visit her husband's family when disaster strikes. The ship they are sailing on runs into a severe storm off Robin Hood's Bay on the Yorkshir
In 2006 and 2007, a 94km-long gas pipeline was excavated across the Pennines, from Pannal in North Yorkshire, to Nether Kellet in Lancashire (N/W England). Around twenty archaeological excavations wer
This book utilises archaeological evidence to establish that during the Late Iron Age and Roman periods there were three maritime exchange systems operating in the waters of the North Sea and Channel:
This volume comprises a thorough review of excavations at a two mound site in southern Rajasthan. The occupation sequence is determined, from pre-Chalcolithic beginnings, to its height in the mid-Chal
This study presents the corpus of Attic pinakes from the late seventh to early fourth century. It looks at the iconography of these painted clay votive offerings, at the inscriptions they bear, the lo
Horrible Geography is the perfect escapism from miserable maps, rotten rock piles and dire diagrams. In Earth-Shattering Earthquakes readers can discover what it takes to be an earthquake expert, lear
This example of modern literature is a tragic character study of a noticeably weird male who is having a hard time making relationships. He instead has a life-long attachment to a full-size, little gi
Sir Charlie's third aventure of the smelly kind Once upon a misty morning, from the top of a twisty-wisty beanstalk, someone was looking down on to a tall, tall tower. Magic and mischief are afoot as
Poppy is thrilled because there is to be another wedding in Honeypot Hill. She adores the fairy tale romance of it all but it makes her realize that her parents hardly ever do anything together. Poppy
Fancy Nancy is back! And when her family decides to get a dog, she's certain she can be fancier than ever. After all, a papillon—a small, delicate, fluffy dog—is the ultimate accessory. But her family
Nancy thinks butterflies are simply exquisite. And that is why she can't wait for her friend Bree's Butterfly Birthday. It's going to be the fanciest birthday party ever! But when Nancy finds out she
When Edward?s mother dies, his aunt sends him to a school for troubled youths. There, Edward develops an itch in his back that he can?t scratch, and when he gets angry it seems like he can move things
A sweet new addition to the hit Candy Apple line! Will Abby's horoscope make her superstitious, or will she take fate into her own hands?A fabulous new title from Mimi McCoy, author of Candy Apple's d
This volume looks at the development of antiquarianism in Cork from its earliest manifestations at the end of the eighteenth century up to about 1880, and in particular the spread of more scientific a
Do you have what it takes to be a star?Eve thinks she does. But the school musical is not what she has in mind. Eve doesn't do auditions, particularly not for Mr. Courtney, the music teacher, who's no
This book comprehensively documents the hunter-gathering way of life in India from the Lower Palaeolithic to the present. It is based on the author's field work in Rajastahan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar
At a time of great loss, nothing heals like the power of friendship.Time heals all wounds, they say. But when your husband dies suddenly, on a glorious sunny day when all he did was go to work, it tak
At its core, problem-based learning offers students a "messy," complex problem that requires research and critical thinking to resolve. Because the Internet is such a powerful research tool, it is tai
Oxbow says: Based on archaeological, literary and epigraphic sources, this study focuses on processes of continuity and change in Late Roman North Africa, from the late 3rd to the early 5th century A
At the core of this ancient strategy manual is the understanding that conflict is an inescapable part of human experience. Since, as Sun Tzu teaches, aggression and response in kind can lead only to d
The first in a hilarious picture book series about a brave boy knight Once upon a time, there was a dark forest, where monstrous trees groaned, terrible beasties moaned, and wiggly woos waited to tick
Harry's dinosaurs are acting strangely. They're hiding all over the house and refusing to come out. Could it be because today's the day of Harry's dentist appointment? Eventually Harry persuades them
Oxbow says: Henry's Mill was just one of thousands of sawmills established in Victoria (Australia) from the 1850s to the Second World War. Rather than focusing on industrial and technological aspects
Oxbow says: This study re-evaluates many of the misconceptions about the war-crazed Iron Age warrior hero, and questions anew the role of hillforts as truly, or primarily, defensive structures. Takin
Leslie Vandekeere thought her big-city career made her life worthwhile, but a move to small-town Montana shows her how big the world really is. Leslie had a good life: a happy family, a great career
This spirited narrative challenges students to think about the meaning of American history. Thoughtful inclusion of the lives of everyday people, cultural diversity, work, and popular culture preserve
This book presents an investigation into the towns of Palestine under Muslim rule from AD 600 to 1600. The primary form of evidence is archaeological reports though historical sources are also used.
From decorating the tree to attending Midnight Mass, this poetry collection for beginning readers captures the excitement, joy, meaning, and importance of the holiday and its festive events. Reprint.
From provocative op-ed pieces and contemporary essays by some of today's most gifted masters to editorial cartoons and clever satire, the 105 selections in Many Americas engage students and invite the
