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Apollonius represents a crucial link in the epic tradition spanning Homer and Vergil, but arrestingly, his epic Argonautica rather begins and ends in the style of a Homeric Hymn. This book contends that Apollonius thus frames his poem as an innovative synthesis of both...

This volume examines two major controversies that captured the theological attention of Andrew Fuller. In the wake of the Enlightenment, traditional Christian doctrine was challenged by various rationalistic and philosophical alternatives. A notable example is the thought of William Vidler, a former Baptist pastor...

Just as this suspect-sniffing werewolf and her four kids settle into the festive spirit of Bewitcher's Beach, a scorching threat ignites the holiday season.In a town I love for its warmth and charm, the only thing burning hotter than the holiday lights is a...

Praise for earlier editions: I have been using this textbook as a required reading for my research class since 2004 because I found the text's coverage of research concepts to be in-depth, and easy to read without the technicalities. --Ziblim Abukari, PhD, MSW, Assistant...

This book is full of April Fools' Day jokes and recipes for tasty treats, such as Cat Poop Cookies and Cockroach Crunchies. Jokes, puns, one-liners, and riddles accompany the recipes in bursts on each page, which adds just the right amount of humor! So,...

Volume II picks up in 1943-44, right where Volume I left off, with Hank's courtship and marriage to first wife, Audrey (Sheppard) Guy Williams, his rise to fame at the Louisiana Hayride, 1948-49, and at the Grand Ole Opry, 1949-50, before success began closing...

On this hottest day ever in Hong Kong, Chessie tries all kinds of funny ways to cool off, but nothing works. She even almost chokes on ice cubes! Inspired by a Qing dynasty Chinese proverb, this bilingual story written in everyday spoken Cantonese and...

This book contains detailed theoretical information as well as practical strategies, techniques and pedagogical tips. It also includes analysis to the problems and challenges that face ESL/EFL students in general and Arab learners in specific. The book could be of interest not only to...

"Arctic Verse" transports readers to the breathtaking yet unforgiving landscapes of the polar regions, where the serenity of glistening ice meets the raw power of nature. This collection weaves together imagery of vast tundras, majestic icebergs, and the shimmering auroras that dance across the...

A River of Blood: Two Centuries of Conflict Along the Kennebec River is a true story of hope, violence, dispossession and settlment. The arrival of English settlers with European guns and goods drastically changed the Abenaki's life style from hunter/gathers to commercial hunters and...

TGC Picture Book Introduces Children to the Danger of Peer Pressure and the Joy of Friendship with Jesus Arlo has been longing to play with the big boys on the playground. But when he's given the opportunity to join their club, he is faced...

Over three decades of graphic design from the father of modern Italian advertisingFrom his beginnings at a Turin design school to his classic advertisements ingrained in Italian collective memory, this monograph reconstructs the artistic path of a legendary protagonist of Italian graphic design, animation...

Rosie delivers the mail to all of Gnomeville. Today is Valentine's Day, Rosie's favorite day of the year! She has cards for all of her friends. She will have to hurry to get all the cards delivered before the day is through. Join Rosie...

Drawing on the fields of design history and the history of science, this book examines the important role that botanical science played in the emergence of Victorian design theory. In early 19th-century Britain, a rapid influx of plants from other countries began to confuse...

This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and career of Arthur Ashe, a tennis legend who paved the way for future Black athletes in the sport. This book also features an "At-a-Glance Map" special feature, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a reading...

Unlock the full potential of Rise 360 with "Articulate Rise 360 Unleashed"! This essential guide is perfect for both novice and experienced instructional designers eager to master this powerful course authoring tool. Start by learning the basics of navigating the Rise 360 interface and...

Audrey is a young adult when her life is uprooted by a war long in the making. Every time she thinks that things are slowing down, it only accelerates even faster. Her world is growing as her mind struggles to perceive what she truly...

Born into the Irish system of landholding that favors the moneyed class, Anna Sullivan has no dowry and no chance of marrying the man she loves. Poor and heartbroken, she flees Ireland to tend to Uncle Liam's house in Colorado and take on her...

This book reveals the mystery of why each Santa you see looks a bit different than the last. It offers a playful and imaginative explanation for young minds as they begin to observe this phenomenon, and will help keep the magic of Christmas warm...

"I believe in magic. I believed even before my brothers sprouted wings and flew away."A retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale The Wild Swans set in Oklahoma in 1925.Eleven-year-old Cora, a woefully unladylike and impetuous oil baron's daughter, can think of nothing but...