Added by: annabelle_lee | Karma: 427.14 | Fiction literature | 31 May 2009
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Minette Walters is England's bestselling female crime writer, and her new novel shows us why. It is a gripping, sometimes shocking mystery that reveals much more than the identity of the killer. As with her earlier titles (THE ICE HOUSE, THE SCULPTRESS, THE SCOLD'S BRIDLE, etc.), Walters makes some important points about the world around us while engrossing us in a terrific story.
The books in this series give in-depth coverage to four of the Ancient World's most important civilizations. The books show how these civilizations began, how they developed and became large and important ones, and how they eventually died out. Trade, arts, education, and political and religious topics are all covered.
The first single-volume reference work on the history and culture of medieval France, this information-filled Encyclopedia of over 2,400 entries covers the political, intellectual, literary, and musical history of the country from the early fifth century to the late 15th. The shorter entries offer succinct summaries of the lives of individuals, events, works, cities, monuments, and other important subjects, followed by essential bibliographies. Longer essay-length articles provide interpretive comments about significant institutions and important periods or events. The Encyclopedia is thoroughly cross-referenced and includes a generous selection of illustrations, maps, charts, and genealogies
Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul - 101 Stories of Changes
(Ages 9 to 13)
In this warm, supportive anthology of true stories by and about preteens, the very issues that seem so complicated and insurmountable are addressed with intelligence and openness. Divorce, violence, death, friendships, school, family, attitudes, changes, dreams... preteens have a lot to offer and a lot to learn on these subjects. Many of the brief essays, cartoons, quotations, and introductions are witty as well as wise and touching; readers might devour the book from start to finish, drop in for a story here and there, or focus on a concern that is most important at the moment. The preteen years seem to be the perfect time to reach kids, before they are lost in teen angst and coolness. And who better to learn from than their own peers? For some added incentive to read, celebrities such as Mia Hamm, Karl Malone, and 'N Sync have contributed essays as well.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS SERIES The Q&A series is a publishing phenomenon, with total sales now exceeding well over 750,000 copies. This success has been achieved by following the Cavendish Publishing principles of providing students with the text they need, at a price they can afford. Each Q&A contains 50 questions on topics commonly found on exam papers, with comprehensive suggested answers. The titles are written by lecturers who are also examiners, so the student gains important insights into exactly what examiners are looking for in an answer. This makes them excellent revision and practice guides.
