The story of religion is one of learning to live with evolving social structures and determining how faith can provide a structure of beliefs through which we can deal with the world around us.
This book investigates the background of the Bible, not only re-telling the classic stories but looking at the latest archeological evidence to provide a thoroughly up-to-date account.
The rise and fall of the Roman World is one of the most fascinating stories in history. This book traces the historical, cultural and political development of the small Iron...
Considers how successful independent companies with turnovers of up to #20 million develop and the lessons they learn in the process.
Historical Atlas of the Rise of Islam provides a survey of the history of the Islamic world and of Islamic civilization from the time of the Prophet Mohammed until the...
The History of Torture and Execution examines these fascinating but grisly subjects by time, region, and method.
Costumes, Textiles & Jewellery of India explores the beautiful and sophisticated language of traditional Indian Costume, in this detailed study of the complex role played by clothing and ornamentation in...
Accompanying DVD-ROM includes projects created with the Java Development Environments and set of executable student games, source code, and figures.
Facing Mount Kenya: The Traditional Life of the Gikuyu
An interactive peephole book on home safety.
Explains how to recognize and prevent breakdowns in communication at work and at home. The book goes on to provide a practical guide to improving communication skills.
Follow the paths of the great explorers and discover with them the wonders of the New World, the Pacific Islands, the Indies, the Spice Islands, and mysterious, colorful Asia.
Atlas of Archaeology focuses on the geographical aspects of archaeology, showing the precise locations of sites discussed in a clear map format and adding background information wherever possible.
Organized chronologically and geographically within time periods, this book addresses topics like the spread of Christianity, the rise of Islam, and the Renaissance.
An interactive peephole book on respecting other people and their belongings.