The Archeology of Early Medieval Poland - Discoveries, Hypotheses, Interpretations
This is the first academic book which concentrates on the discoveries of medieval date (6th- 13th centuries) from the territory of modern Poland. The book covers the principal research questions, such as the origins of the Slavs, societies of the proto-state period and the origins of the Polish state. The volume also includes a discussion of the most interesting, sometimes controversial, archaeological discoveries or issues. These include pagan Slavonic holy places, the monumental mounds of Little Poland, the first traces of medieval writing, exceptional strongholds, the origins of Polish towns, rural landscapes, archaeology of the oldest monastic complexes...
Rediscovering Biology was designed for high school biology teachers who have substantial knowledge of basic biology but who want to learn about important new discoveries of the last two decades. It was also designed so teachers could familiarize themselves with research methods and tools that will lead to new discoveries in the coming decade.
The first major work in nearly a decade by one of the world’s great thinkers—a marvelously concise book with new answers to the ultimate questions of life.
A succinct, startling, and lavishly illustrated guide to discoveries that are altering our understanding and threatening some of our most cherished belief systems, The Grand Design is a book that will inform—and provoke—like no other.
Christopher Columbus: Explorer of the New World (Discoveries)
Packed with first-hand accounts, this book is an eyewitness guide to Columbus's voyages of explorations. Photography, story-telling, pull-out details and a gatefold panorama bring his journeys to life.
This book helps you to be an eyewitness to great scientists and their discoveries. From Benjamin Franklin's electrical charges to Albert Einstein's theory of relativity, meet the people whose discoveries have shaped our world, and find out all about their lives and their lasting impact today. You can get the picture using the clip-art CD with over 100 amazing images to download. Then use the giant pull-out wallchart to decorate your room. Great for projects or just for fun, this fact-packed guide shows and tells you everything you need to know about great scientists. I am a big fan of these...
