This brilliant new book explores the lives of eight generations of the greatest kings and queens that this country has ever seen, and the worst. The Plantagenets - their story is the story of

From one of the greatest minds in contemporary mathematics, Professor E.T. Bell, comes a witty, accessible, and fascinating look at the beautiful craft and enthralling history of mathematics.Men of Mathematics provides a rich account of major mathematical milestones, from the geometry of the Greeks through Newton\'s calculus, and on to the laws of probability, symbolic logic, and the fourth dimension.

Polysaccharide Hydrogels for Drug Delivery and Regenerative Medicine is an archival reference for researchers, students, and scientists working on hydrogels based on microbial and animal sources. It contains Information regarding their synthesis, characterization as well as applications in the field of drug delivery and regenerative medicine. Each chapter of the book addresses a separate polysaccharide

In their quest to uncover the truth behind Scarlett Castiel\'s death, Constance and Scarlett attend Emilia Godwin\'s soiree to fish for clues. Fishing in a sea of sharks is never easy, however, and their investigation is sidetracked when barbed insults escalate into an attack. And with Randolph Ulster popping up every which way they turn, finding answers is going to be much harder than they

Situating Christian Suffering within the Bible\'s Redemptive Storyline Since creation\'s fall, suffering has been part of earthly life. Accidents, illness, loneliness, depression, grief, and death serve as constant reminders of this tragic reality. Christians can face great suffering, which can be so deep and disruptive that it dominates their consciousness and threatens to overwhelm them. In the Suffering

Confident in learning. Confidence in life. Power Up is a brand new course from the bestselling author team of Caroline Nixon and Michael Tomlinson. It provides the perfect start to life\'s great adventure, creating \'future ready\' learners who embrace life with confidence. Meet vibrant characters who students will love; foster collaboration through real-world missions; deepen learners\' social and

Classical Greek Tragedy is devoted to reconstructing how original audiences in fifth-century BCE Athens created meaning from the performance of tragedy at the dramatic festivals sponsored by the city-state and its wealthiest citizens. It brings into play the context of Athenian political and legal structures, gender ideology, religious beliefs, and other social forces that contributed to spectators\'

Considered the earliest courtly romance in Germany, Ruodlieb is an invaluable document of eleventh century European society and a fascinating link in the development of the novel of chivalry. This edition by Edwin H. Zeydel (first published in 1959) with Latin text and the first English translation on facing pages is based upon painstaking study of the manuscripts, with many fragmentary lines completed

Why do even well-educated people often understand so little about maths - or take a perverse pride in not being a \'numbers person\'? This book answers questions such as: why is following the stock market exactly like flipping a coin; how big is a trillion; and, how fast does human hair grow in

\"I love music\" (J.R.R. Tolkien)Music plays a crucial role in Tolkien\'s mythology, and his tales contain many songs as well as mentions of musicians and instruments.The present book edited by Julian Eilmann and Friedhelm Schneidewind is the successor to the well-received 2010 volume Music in Middle-earth, No. 20 of the Cormar Series, which drew the attention of Tolkien scholarship to the importance

For fans of Katie Flynn and Sheila Jeffries, The Hope Family Christmas is a heart-warming festive novel from the Queen of family saga, and author of The Winter Baby and The Gingerbread Girl, Sheila Newberry. All they want for Christmas is a new

A major new work by a leading historian and pioneer in women\'s studies, The Creation of Patriarchy is a radical reconceptualization of Western civilization that makes gender central to its analysis. Gerda Lerner argues that male dominance over women is not \"natural\" or biological, but the product of an historical development begun in the second millennium B.C. in the Ancient Near East. As patriarchy

There\'s nothing more frustrating than watching your bright, talented son or daughter struggle with everyday tasks like finishing homework, putting away toys, or following instructions at school. Your \"smart but scattered\" 4- to 13-year-old might also have trouble coping with disappointment or managing anger. Drs. Peg Dawson and Richard Guare have great news: there\'s a lot you can do to help. The

Born the bastard son of a Welsh princess, Myridden Emrys -- or as he would later be known, Merlin -- leads a perilous childhood, haunted by portents and visions. But destiny has great plans for this no-man\'s-son, taking him from prophesying before the High King Vortigern to the crowning of Uther Pendragon . . . and the conception of Arthur -- king for once and

Suitable for little hands to hold, this title features sturdy board pages that are durable enough to withstand the rough and tumble of toddlers. It is filled with collage art, and large and simple

Night is falling on the hill. A busy world is getting still. Join Little Bird, Little Bunny, Little Fox as they drift off into dreamland under a blanket of stars. Lull your little ones to sweet sleep with the lush illustrations and soothing lullabies of Blanket of Stars. Music included. Additional bonus tracks include Sean Vernon\'s original tune, \"New Twinkle\" as well as Sean\'s original music paired

Investigator Mossa and Scholar Pleiti reunite to solve a new mystery in the follow-up to the cozy space-opera detective mystery The Mimicking of Known Successes, which Hugo Award-winning author Charlie Jane Anders called \"an utter triumph.\" Mossa has returned to Valdegeld on a missing person\'s case, for which she\'ll once again need Pleiti\'s insight. Seventeen students and staff members have disappeared

A beautifully illustrated guide to the vibrant and richly diverse world of bees The Lives of Bees provides a one-of-a-kind look at the life and natural history of bees. Blending stunning photographs and illustrations with illuminating profiles of selected species, this incisive guide takes readers inside the world of these marvelous insects, exploring their physiology, behavior, ecology, evolution,