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Brings history to life by mixing fact and fiction. Short chapters and contents with summaries make it a great book for reluctant readers. Ages: 8-10yrs.

Excerpt from God and His Book When any ordinary mortal writes a book he takes some pains to give all the world an opportunity of reading it. When a god writes a book it is far otherwise. The Lord commanded his book to be put inside the ark, and ordered that the ark be kept in the most holy inner recess of the tabernacle or templer - a recess to which the high priest alone had access. Moreover, the place was too sacred for even the high priest...

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THE VERDICT OF THE VERSAILLES TREATY that Germany and her allies were responsible for the War, in view of the evidence now available, is historically unsound. It should therefore be revised." These are the words of Sidney Bradshaw Fay, noted revisionist historian, on the concluding page of his magisterial Origins of the World War, published in 1928. We now know more about the Great War than merely its origins. We now know that Great Britain's ...

Follow the 30-day voyage of 11-year-old Dedia and his father as they sail down the Nile River in 1230 B.C. Visit the bustling harbor at Elephantine, the massive stone quarry at Gebel el-Silsila, the Valley of the Kings, and Ramses' lavish palace at Piramesse. Illustrations.

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This work examines how Roosevelt navigated prewar neutrality to push the United States toward intervention on the side of the Allies in World War II, and considers critically his wartime policy of unconditional surrender and his unprecedented acceptance of a fourth term. It covers his prewar policies that sidestepped neutrality, including covert submarine warfare, air patrol of the North Atlantic, the Lend Lease Act and coordination between th...

This book shows students how to find, evaluate, organize and use evidence on key topics about Medieval Europe, such as the Crusades, the growth of towns and cities, the Black Death, and the Inquisition. Theres advice on planning and recording research, on skimming, scanning, and note-taking, on interpreting illustrations, and on understanding the potentially confusing language of the period. Theres extensive reference to sources, including ori...

World War I shows students how to find, evaluate, organize, and use information available on the Great War, such as the causes of the war, the role of the American army on the Western Front, and the Russian Revolution. Theres advice on planning and recording research, on skimming, scanning, and note-taking, on interpreting photographs, and on understanding the potentially confusing names and dates of the period, such as St. Petersburg and Petr...

Sport is undergoing a global technological revolution. Year on year, records are smashed, equipment gets more sophisticated, facilities improve almost beyond recognition. These changes are impacting on all areas of sport, from shoes to cycles and stadia. Is this making sport more exciting for participants and spectators? Or are talent and determination becoming secondary to money and technology, devaluing honest competition?In Higher, Further,...

This book provides balanced, state-of-practice coverage of the major e lements, techniques, and controversies of managed behavioral healthcar e.

Understand the IsraeliPalestinian Conflict is the essential guide to one of the worlds most distressing confrontations. Putting the present situation into its broader context and examining all perspectives, it unravels the origins and development of issues which make the headlines daily. Each aspect of this complex conflict is explained with engaging objectivity which will ensure you can examine the issues from all perspectives and in a social...

Understand the Middle East (since 1945)is an essential guide to one of the worlds most turbulent regions. It examines the origins and development of the events which have dominated the headlines for the last six decades. Covering everything from religion and politics in the aftermath of the Second World War to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, war in Iraq and the terrorism of the present day it will change the way you think about the region.NO...

Each book looks at an event that changed our world, with in-depth information about the event, those involved, and the issues at stake at the time, as well as the aftermath and consquences.

Comprised of original research in diverse genres and medias, " Women and Media: International Perspectives" brings together eight international scholars to explore key issues of the gender-media relation. Provides important insights into how gender is implicated in media industries. Address key issues of the gender-media relation, from an analysis of news media's coverage of women politicians, to the marketing of 'girl power', to strategizing ...