Earth's Children is a series of historical fiction novels set in upper paleolithic times, based in many locations across Europe, south of the great sheets of ice that covered the world at that time. It mainly covers the experiences of the protagonist Ayla with various cultural groups of Cro-Magnon humans as well as with the genetically and culturally distinct Neanderthals.
The series is based largely on archaeology and anthropology, with healthy doses of romance and poetic license.
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Martin Gardner can be considered one of the best there ever was in writing about mathematics. His essays are always entertaining and contain enough content to suggest other applications of the main point of his thesis. This book contains a series of short puzzles, most of which have quick solutions based on an "alternate" form of reasoning. That form is described as an "Aha" moment, where looking at the problem a different way leads to a simple solution to what appears to be a hard problem.
Assuming you're not Tiger Woods or Annika Sorenstam, chances are
your golf-playing (or watching) time is interrupted on a regular basis
by the demands of your work. But the approach you use on the links
translates surprisingly well to the office and the boardroom. Golf and the Game of Leadership
shows how qualities like focus, consistency, confidence, and "playing
by the rules" all apply to the way you perform in the professional
realm. Don McHugh, whose management experience is matched only by his
passion for golf, leads you through 18 "holes.At the "19th hole," you'll
complete your "basic round chart" based on the key concept from each of
the 18 holes, and score yourself for each. (And don't forget to
celebrate!) Whether you're new to the game of leadership or already a
"top hitter," this book will help you hit straight and true -- every
round.
Here is a nice present for everyone who is in love with Streamline English.
There are three books. They were published black & white and without audio in 1988.
1) The Picture (Level 2 is based on Departures, Units 41-80 (750 headwords).
By Jenny Pearson
The picture is part of Peter's life. The old lady in the picture seems to watch him as he grows up, and he feels that she is his friend. Can she help him to find happiness?
2) Finn’ Business (Level 3 is based on Connections, Units 1—40 (1000 headwords)
By Stephen Rabley
Fashion designer Finn McGill turns down a fashion job in Paris to go back to her home town, Belfast, and set up her own business. But Finn soon finds that she cannot keep the political troubles of Belfast separate from her life.
3) Save the Goldfish (Level 4 is based on Connections, Units 41-80 (1250 headwords).
By Carol Christian
Joe Jenkins becomes obsessed by a computer game in which he has to save a goldfish. When he finally succeeds at the game the goldfish offers him a prize. Joe thinks the prize is a joke, but something seems to bring him good luck. Is it the magic of the goldfish, or just coincidence?
500 Years of New Words takes you on an exciting journey through the
English language from the days before Shakespeare to the first decade
of the 21st century. All the main entries are arranged not
alphabetically by in chronological order based on the earliest known
year that each word was printed or written down. If Shakespeare were
alive today, he would buy this book.
