An investigation of the propagandic methods employed by the Severan dynasty. In this thesis, a wide variety of evidence is examined, much of it relating to portraiture.
They are poor little lambs who have lost their way: a murderous madman feigning madness; a beautiful woman, dangerous to look at and lethal to touch; a shy little boy quietly testing his newfound powe
Bathing in antiquity elevates a prosaic function to the level of a civic institution for which there is no counterpart in contemporary culture. Enriched by over 500 illustrations, many of them by the
This is the fifth in a series of fasicules publishing tne British Museum's programme of research excavations at Grimes Graves, Norfolk. It provides an account of the exploration of the deep mine sites
A study of the famine of 1845-50 during which over one million of the Irish population died in a crop failure unprecedented in the history of modern Europe. Dependency on the potato as the main source
Ellen Glasgow considered Vein of Iron, published in 1935, to be her best work. "No novel has ever meant quite so much to me," she wrote a friend. The critics agreed; the book was favorably reviewed on
Cambodia is home to an ancient city. For over five centuries, Angkor, ancient seat of the Buddhist god-kings, was the capital of the Khmer empire. Abandoned in the 15th century, this city was swallowe
First graders can relate to this story of poor Sam, who needs to go to the boys' room, but since he cannot read or spell, he worries that he will not know which door to enter. Original.
This, the 21st volume in the Library of Living Philosophers, is more than Sir Alfred Ayer's final word on the philosophical issues that preoccupied him for more than sixty years; the list of contribut
(Southern Music). The 28 chorales in this collection are suitable for concert band/wind ensemble as well as woodwind/brass choir, saxophone quartet, trombone quartet, or mixed woodwind/brass groups. T
(Southern Music). The 28 chorales in this collection are suitable for concert band/wind ensemble as well as woodwind/brass choir, saxophone quartet, trombone quartet, or mixed woodwind/brass groups. T
Chronicles the exploits of a small group of infantrymen from the First Air Cavalry division, who defended a helicopter landing zone against an overwhelming number of North Vietnamese troops
This is the first book in English to analyze the Chinese literary scene during the post-Mao thaw in government control. The seven contributors originally presented their research at a 1982 internation
Cambridge, Massachusetts possesses a range of photographic documentation that is probably unparalleled for a city of its size. In 1980, The Photo Search Project, a community-sponsored effort led by th
inch....this work is likely to become a standart work very quickly and is to be recommended to all schools where recorder studies are undertaken inch. (Oliver James,Contact Magazine) A novel and c
Gathers works by Toulouse-Lautrec, Seurat, van Gogh, Gauguin, Renoir, Monet, Sisley, Degas, and Manet, and provides brief historical information about each painting
(Southern Music). Benedetto Marcello (1686-1739) is known today as an Italian composer of opera and instrumental music. This sonata, transcribed for tuba and keyboard, was originally a cello sonata co
The fourteen essays are by Russell Walden, Paul Turner, Patricia Sekler, Maurice Favre, Brian Taylor, Charles Jencks, Anthony Sutcliffe, Robert Fishman, Martin Purdy, John Winter, Maxwell Fry, Jane Dr
(Southern Music). This book, the first in the series of three, is the result of the need expressed by percussion educators for repertory for the student who is making the big step from the snare drum
Pierre Clastres (1934-1979) was one of the most respected political anthropologists of our time. Chronicle of the Guayaki Indians is an account of his first fieldwork in the early 1960s--an encounter
Bloodybow Castle is dark and fobidding. How can Nicky and her mother live in such an eerie place? But Nicky soon realizes that Bloodybow is haunted by a terrible past. Hundreds of years ago, border ra
George Bassett's family are delighted when they hear that they have inherited a lot of money. But then, out of the blue, comes a letter from long-lost relatives. For centuries, the eldest sons of the
Daniel's not happy when Grandpa Green moves in. He's smelly and he's mean to everyone. When lovely Auntie Lorna and her dog come to babysit one day, they both disappear, leaving behind clues that poin
Nell and her family have just moved house - and she can't even unpack her belongings because there is so much work to be done in her room. But someone else seems to feel at home there. He's just a boy
One morning, the Matheson family come downstairs to find that their living room is unnaturally tidy. Obsessively tidy thieves, perhaps? But the blame is put on Hairy Bill, the family's very own house
When the Matheson family come downstairs to find that their living room is unnaturally - indeed frighteningly - tidy, they assume it's a break-in. But it turns out to be their own house spirit, Hairy
In 1955 eight crew members of Caldas, a Colombian destroyer, were swept overboard. Velasco alone survived, drifting on a raft for ten days without food or water. In this book, the author retells the s
Turning 12 isn't all it's cracked up to be! Rory Swenson has been waiting her whole life to turn twelve. And she's got a list to prove it. Whenever Rory asks her parents for something, they always say
A great new way to learn to read...word by word!Smile.Tooth.Pillow.Bed.Perfect for the newest reader! Each page of this Word by Word First Reader has just one word. In this story, a little girl meets
A brand-new series for beginning readers--featuring one word per page!A child sees a sign for a Halloween costume contest, and he decides to enter. He gets dressed up as a cowboy, but on his way to th
A great new way to learn to read...word by word!Bunny.Paint.Brush.Perfect for the newest reader! Each page of this Word by Word First Reader has just one word. In this story, Bunny needs something to
Level 2 Hello Reader! adaptation of the original, classic fairy tale, Snow White.This level 2 adaptation tells the story of the beautiful princess, Snow White, who is poisoned by her evil stepmother,
A wonderful introduction to whales and dolphins invites readers to learn fascinating facts about these intriguing mammals and features stunning photographs. Original.
In a humorous retelling of a classic movie, Daniel Pinkwater presents CONE KONG, the story of an ice-cream cone of spectacular size.Captain Charles Handsome has captured an ice-cream cone of unusual s
When Ms. Day's class decides to clean up their class pet in order to prepare him for his surprise Valentine's date, Fluffy the guinea pig, not too interested at first, warms up to the idea when he thi
From simple questions like "What do bats eat?" to more complex ones like "Why do fireflies glow?", this book delivers the answers kids want in a conversational format that's easy to understand.Q: How
From simple questions like "Which insects live in your yard?" to more complex ones like "What happens during metamorphosis?" this book helps kids understand the world of insects.Th
