Why did Cleopatra seduce Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, engulfing the Roman Empire in bloody civil war? What historical evidence substantiates tales of sexual rites in Babylonian temples? How could the Greek women who served the god Apollo at Delphi utter pronouncements that changed the course of history? Why has the story of the Amazons fascinated ancient and modern societies? This extensive and fascinating A-to-Z encyclopedia, illustrated with many rare and revealing images, tells the stories of the famous and the ordinary, treating subjects as diverse as...
Slim, stylish and pocketable, Rome Directions is full of ideas for stop-overs, long-weekends and flying visits to one of Europe''s most popular city break destinations, richly illustrated with hundreds of specially commissioned photos. The full-colouri introduction features 28 themed spreads - from shopping and designer bars to Panoramic Rome and Best ice cream. The main section of the guide, "Places", gives a district-by- district account of the sights, restaurants, shops, transport links and nightlife - all generously illustrated. Every listing and review is pinpointed on accompanying user- friendly maps. It's like having a local friend plan your trip.
The Illustrated Everyday Idioms with Stories series makes learning common English idioms fun. Together, the two books in the series provide easy-to-read examples of 600 common English idioms. Each idiom is accompanied by a short definition, two examples of correct usage, and the idiom shown in context within a story. Designed for students of other languages learning English, the Illustrated Everyday Idioms with Stories series makes learning English idioms fun! WITH KEY
From morning to midnight, this beautifully illustrated guide invites readers to spend a day with the animals and plants that inhabit one of the world's most fascinating environments.
Delaware County Community College, Media, PA. Text covers medical terminology with an organizational structure, full-color illustrations, and a strong clinical focus. Includes exercises and numerous case studies for each chapter. Also includes information on alternative and complementary medicine. Previous edition not cited.
This is a superior terminology textbook. It includes flash cards, crossword puzzles, and quick quizes to help you retain what you've learned.
Furthermore, it builds language skills in a logical manner, so what you learned yesterday will form the basis for remembering today's lesson.
