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The legend of Atlantis -- you've heard about it, read about it, seen it in videos, shows, and movies. Now go straight to the source!Atlantis was first introduced by the Greek philosopher Plato in two "dialogues" he wrote in the fourth century B.C. His...

Explores the value of Shakespeare for theatrical businesspeople and audiences in nineteenth-century New York City.Author: Danielle RosvallyPublisher: State University of New York PressPublished: 07/01/2024Pages: 275Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.27lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75dISBN: 9781438498348This title is not returnable

THE AUDACITY OF HUBRIS is a beautifully written, evocative portrayal of colonial Virginia's settlement. Aristocratics from England, including Lord Faifax, are confronted by the increasing wealth of the colony's planters, led by the Spotswood, Burwell and Carter familes. Based on actual events, the novel...

In the context of the global decline of democracy, The Authoritarian Divide analyzes the tactics that populist leaders in Turkey, Venezuela, and Ecuador have used to polarize their countries.Political polarization is traditionally viewed as the result of competing left/right ideologies. In The Authoritarian Divide,...

"How do I get more listeners?"You are a podcaster. And if you were a beast on a David Attenborough nature documentary, that would be your plaintive cry.This is not a book about how to make a podcast. You know how to do that, and...

Unseen Heroes Emerge from Shadows: Kidnap Victims Fight Back, Reclaim Stolen Babies Amidst Community Chaos. Society Pillars Vanish as Scandal Shakes Virginia's Tidewater Region.In The Baby Soldiers, a gripping tale of courage and resilience unfolds. Young women are mysteriously vanishing in the Tidewater region...

Author: Nico MillerPublisher: Nico MillerPublished: 07/10/2024Pages: 86Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.28lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.18dISBN: 9798224085934This title is not returnable

A comprehensive and eye-catching resource for backyard stargazers of all levels packed with absolutely everything you need to follow the progress of constellations, night sky events, and celestial facts. Foreword by Dr. Stephen Maran A sumptuous aesthetic is paired with practical tips from experts...

A comprehensive illustrated survey on the famously historic Bayeux Tapestry This beautiful book unfolds the whole work with accompanying detailed commentaries Including updates on current research The Bayeux Tapestry is impressive in its initial richness and, almost a thousand years after it was made,...

Peyton Westbury is determined to make her dreams of motherhood come true, even as she faces the physical and emotional toll of the IVF process. With hormonal ups and downs and the strain it places on her relationship with her husband Noah, Peyton must...

Behave or the Cucuy will get you. That's what Jacob has always been told. Using its large red ear, the beast listens for naughty children to whisk away and make its meal. Jacob reminds his younger sister of this cautionary tale while he's babysitting,...

In this exciting conclusion to Karel Hayes' Lake Kanakondah trilogy, the mysterious Mr. Blackendoff appears to tell Alex the story of the bell box, which begins in far off Peru. Soon Alex realizes he must take control to finally unravel the ancient mystery that...

In Best-Loved Poems Gabriel Fitzmaurice, 'the people's poet', gathers favourite poems written over a career spanning more than forty years, poems that have touched the minds and hearts of people all over the English-speaking world. Formally assured, he writes with a singer's ear for...

The nineteenth century was a time of titanic change. At the very heart of that change - driving it, confounding it, complicating it - was a singular book reputed to be utterly unchanging in its true and perfect expression. This book was the Bible....

Join a young child's journey through love, loss, and bravery as they face the Big Scary 'C' word. When Mommy has to go to many doctor visits and spends more time resting, our little hero learns the power of staying strong and keeping a...

A beautiful read full of symbolism that invites us to open our gaze to the present moment, conveying a powerful message: life is here and now.An enigmatic young woman roams the streets of Paris on her bicycle every day. Immersed in her work, she...

In August 1961, a wall was built through the heart of Berlin to keep East Germans from crossing over to West Germany. For the next 28 years, East German border guards had orders to fire on anyone attempting to escape over the wall. But...

The Blessing of Brokenness is a story about the encounter between Jesus and the woman at the well. It highlights God's love, grace, redemption, and purpose of our lives through brokenness. Facing rejection throughout her life, Jesus found her to be the perfect vessel...

An agreement that begun during the 2053 famine between the powerful Crow and Bluebird governments leads to the former children that were a part of it being on the run, either solo or with their adoptive parents when it expires and they are due...

Significantly expanded and updated--a lively excursion into Japanese folklore and its increasing influence within global popular culture. Monsters, spirits, fantastic beings, and supernatural creatures haunt the folklore and popular culture of Japan. Broadly labeled yōkai, they appear in many forms, from tengu mountain goblins...