The seer (mantis), an expert in the art of divination, operated in ancient Greek society through a combination of charismatic inspiration and diverse skills ranging from examining the livers of sacrificed animals to spirit possession. Unlike the palm readers and mediums who exist on the fringe of mo[...]
Bees make honey; we all know that. But what happens between the bee buzzing around our garden, and the sticky knife in the jar, is a mystery to most of us. Based on careful observation and years of experience, Michael Weiler here reveals the secret life of bees. He looks at all aspects of a bee's li[...]
Xenophon's Anabasis, or The Expedition of Cyrus, is one of the most famous survival stories ever written and the most important autobiographical work to have survived from ancient Greece. This book places the Anabasis in its historical and literary context and opens up for the reader different ways [...]
"Build Your Vocabulary 1" is part of a series of four graded books designed to increase students' vocabulary from elementary to upper intermediate level. Over 1,000 words and phrases are taught to make vocabulary learning more systematic and fun.[...]
This is the second in a series of graded books designed to increase students' vocabulary. It contains over 1000 words and phrases and is collocation taught, employing a wide range of exercises, all with answers provided.[...]
"Build Your Vocabulary 3" is part of a series of four graded books designed to increase students' vocabulary from elementary to upper intermediate level. Over 1,000 words and phrases are taught to make vocabulary learning more systematic and fun.[...]