Both the grandeur and grit of ancient Rome come to life in the most comprehensive, up-to-date overview of Roman civilization yet written for young readers. Classical historian Don Nardo covers all major and many minor Roman figures, important historical events, and all aspects of society and daily life, including the family, politics, slavery, religion, literature, the arts, manufacturing, warfare, and much more.

The Writers Directory 2010 is the newly revised and expanded twenty-fifth edition of this acclaimed reference work. It lists over 23,340 writers—writing under 25,454 names—from all countries of the world who have had at least one work published in English.

Gr 4-8-At first glance, readers may be surprised to find that this set contains only 11 major entries. Each one begins with a history and overview of the holiday (symbols, food, clothing, special observances), followed by sections detailing its celebration in different countries. Boxes and sidebars highlight recipes, games, and additional facts. Though the list of holidays selected may seem narrow, the entries often cover several celebrations grouped thematically.

This Babylon Glossary (GLS) can help you explain the meaning of a word based on 3 basic parts :

prefix + root (stem) + suffix

e.g "Company" = "com" (together) + pan (bread) --> Generally, company refers to a group of people who live "together" and share the same loaf of "bread". In particular situations, it has particular meaning.

1 "a large group of soldiers" or

2 (business) "an organization which sells goods or services in order to make money".

 

Note: Press F10 and type 000 on your Babylon to reach Index page (table of content).

The most practical reference for the everyday expressions of contemporary American English. This dictionary provides 14,000 examples of usage for more than 7,500 idiomatic forms in American English. Entries have been completely revised and updated to focus on the user's need to know the meaning, usage, and appropriate contexts of each idiomatic phrase.