In 1897 two Oxford archaeologists began digging a mound south of Cairo. Ten years later, they had uncovered 500,000 fragments of papyri. Shipped back to Oxford, the meticulous and scholarly work of deciphering these fragments began. It is still going on today. As well as Christian writings from tota[...]
Chunky miniature board books are a perfect size to fit toddlers' tiny hands. Each cleverly designed two-page spread has a delightful sliding feature that is part of the illustration. Kids move it up or down to change a picture into something new. For example, a pink little pig on the left-hand page [...]
A lively, in-depth discussion of MOBY DICK. Students are taken on an exciting journey of discovery through every scene or chapter. Also included are unique text notes, ideas for term papers, notes on the author's life as well as a glossary.[...]
Discusses the basic aspects of health care for tropical fishes, identifying the signs, the causes, and the treatment of diseases and health problems.[...]
Narin Phasit was one of the most remarkable yet little-known figures in the annals of Thai history, a man who devoted his life to what the seventh king of Siam called "seeking a name for himself in a wildly inappropriate manner," and he himself preferred to describe as "working contentedly for my co[...]