Added by: hoangminhbach | Karma: 10.26 | Black Hole | 17 October 2009
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The Dictionary of Idioms presents more than 5,000 idioms explaining the meaning and origin of metaphorical phrases, similes, sayings, and proverbs from throughout the English-speaking world. Full of fascinating and surprising facts, this dictionary is the perfect guide for everyone with an interest in this most colourful and quirky aspect of the English language.
Greater software for kids ages 6-8. It has audio guidance,instant grading,process tracking and ample positive reinforcement.The program randomises problems with each use,providing endless activities. Plus, engaging games offer an important break beetween exercises. Colourful graphics, silly sound effects and funny animations make learning fun.
The History of Art: The Essential Guide to Painting Through the Ages
Added by: Maria | Karma: 3098.81 | Other | 20 November 2008
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This work takes a fascinating and thought-provoking look at the major movements in the history of Western painting. It provides information about the topic ranging from the glories of High Renaissance Italy through the Romantics and Impressionists to the radical Abstract Expressionists. It contains a beautiful and colourful illustrated summary of painting's greatest works.
Dreams of Empire, desire for land and its hidden mineral wealth and for power over a proud and warlike people: such were the forces that drove Englishmen in Queen Victoria's last years to thrust deep into an untamed continent and found a new dominion. The Angels Weep is about the way the seeds of hatred sown in battles fought round issues of land and race will germinate and produce anew ugly sprouts of the same tragic stock. An exciting, colourful and moving novel in both its parts, it is the third of the Ballantyne sequence of four novels.