What is the real story behind the young man who comes to Glen Lyon and begins building a house with his own hands. He could be an early farmer; he could be a clansman; he could be a survivor of Culloden. It's only when Somerled Stewart comes down after the winter to the village and sets eyes on Anna[...]

Presents a story about a boy and a dragon set in China long ago. This work provides information about Chinese New Year and how it is celebrated around the world. It is suitable for children ready to "read alone" as well as to share with younger children at home or in the classroom.[...]

Då vatnet flommar over landet, bygger gamle Noah ei svær ark og tar om bord småkryp, husdyr og ville dyr av alle slag. Mens dei driv ute på havet skjer det forferdelege, båten spring lekk! Kva i all verda gjer ein då? Noah veit råd. Denne bildeboka er i tekst og bilde ei livlig gjenfortelling[...]

The leading obstetrics reference for more than a century -- now in full-color and with a greater emphasis on evidence-based practice A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011! This is the 23rd edition of an essential textbook for the practice of obstetrics. It covers a wide breadth of topics [...]

This is the premier reference in obstetrics for more than a century - now even more relevant to today's practice. Williams Obstetrics is the most detailed, comprehensive, and rigorously referenced text on the subject. Written by an author team from the world-renowned Parkland Hospital, the hallmarks[...]

Acclaimed poet Kenneth Steven draws on his long association with the west coast of Scotland and with the beautiful island of Iona in particular. This island has been a place of deep spiritual significance since his early childhood. At the 2006 Sony Radio Academy Awards, the UK's most prestigious rad[...]

In more than 75 brief vignettes, authors Pomeranz and Topik offer unique and entertaining historical perspectives on the world economy, showing that much of 20th century "globalization" goes back centuries.[...]