Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the glories of ancient Greece. Superb color photographs of armor, jewelry, temples and much more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the history, daily life, beliefs and achievements of the ancient Greek civilization. See the golden mask of Agamemnon, the luxurious palaces of Crete, an armed hoplite ready to do battle, the Parthenon Frieze, what a Greek family wore, and what the inside of a Greek farmhouse...

Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the dangerous and adventurous life of piracy, privateering, and buccaneering. Full-color photographs of weapons, ships, flags, maps, and treasure offer a unique and revealing view of pirate life on the high seas.

Packed with striking photography, Eyewitness Fossil explores the creatures and plants that lived long ago. Become an eyewitness to the natural treasures found in rocks in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of all things fossils. Children will be mesmerized by the bones, teeth, and plants from long ago that have all been turned to rock. This beautifully illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into how paleontologists...

"Provides an accessible introduction to the major economic thinkers of the past 225 years - including little-known and often amusing facts about their personal lives"--Publisher description

"An introduction to the history of this turbulent region from the beginnings of Islam to the present day, this ... text by Arthur Goldschmidt Jr. is distinguished by its clear style, broad scope, and balanced treatment. This book explores the evolution of Islamic institutions and culture, the influence of the West, the modernization efforts of Middle Eastern governments, the struggle of various peoples for political independence, the Arab-Israeli...

"With millions of copies sold worldwide, Your Pregnancy Week by Week is the established go-to resource for expectant parents time and time again. The book's trademark week-by-week formula helps expectant parents compare the details of their pregnancy with the same weekly schedule their doctor uses--easily and effortlessly.In this completely revised seventh edition, parents-to-be will find the latest information on preparing for their baby's...

Photographs and text explore such inventions as the wheel, gears, levers, clocks, telephones, and rocket engines.

Presents a history of Mexico, from pre-Columbian times through the early twenty-first century, with discussion of the 2006 presidential elections and the war on drugs.

In this updated edition, the authors have gathered the seminal work and most current thinking on adult learning into one volume. 'Learning in Adulthood' addresses a wide range of topics including : Who are adult learners? How do adults learn? Why are adults involved in learning activities? How does the social context shape the learning that adults are engaged in? How does aging affect learning ability?

New guide to pregnancy and parenting from Penelope Leach, including guidance on practical issues such as feeding, sleeping, and crying.