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This book is a must for all fans of the show and anyone interested in a strange and fascinating period in American history.

When Princeton historian D. Graham Burnett answered his jury duty summons, he expected to spend a few days catching up on his reading in the court waiting room. Instead, he finds himself thrust into a high-pressure role as the jury foreman in a Manhattan trial. There he comes face to face with a stunning act of violence, a maze of conflicting evidence, and a parade of bizarre witnesses. But it is later, behind the closed door of the jury room,...

Here are the annals of Montarnis from the Dark Ages to the present, told as a series of short stories, with that form's characteristic twist -- novel, ironic, or terrifying -- at the end. Their style is decadent, both in their careful observation of literary artifice and the expression of a strange private sensibility.' -- Thomas Pyne, The "Los Angeles Times

Jaekin, an artist, falls in with a secretive young woman who appears inexplicably in his drawing class. After a covert period of intimacy, a sinister figure from the girl's past appears. An abduction, a chase abroad, and violence ensue before Jaekin's adventure draws to a close.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed w...

Sara Crewe is sent to school in England from her home in India. Her teacher, Miss Minchin, treats her like a princess until she realises Sara doesn't possess a princess' fortune. Sara is then despatched to live in the attic and become a servant.

An exciting and enjoyable resource for teachers and parents, this book is recommended to those wanting the best possible results. Learning to Learn will revolutionise your teaching approach, and aid in the development of confident, resourceful learners. The Book includes many photocopiable worksheets, detailed lesson plans and prompts, plus a FREE audio CD of useful stories. Suitable for ages 11-14.

Useful Toil engages freshly and directly with the ordinary' people of the nineteenth century. John Burnett has assembled twenty seven telling extracts from the diaries and autobiographies of working people - wheelwrights and stone-masons, miners and munition workers, butlers and kitchen maids, navvies, carpenters, potters and ship assistants to list only a few. The men and women who speak in these pages concentrate on their working experiences...

Popular music is with us everywhere. Beyond the walls of concert halls we now listen to music in our homes and as a sonic backdrop in cars, airplanes, restaurants and shopping malls. "The Global Jukebox" is the first comprehensive study of the international industry which produces, markets and distributes popular music. Now in the communications age the music industry is undergoing great change: facing up to the concentration of ownership and ...

This practical and clear book will allow you to introduce and teach phonological awareness skills to children in the early years and up to Key Stages 1 to 2, who are struggling with their literacy levels because of weak basic skills.

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The celebration of confessions in this book is an event that the author states occurs after an important period of continuous confrontation and questioning, and brings on a "cry of need and joy.

Joshua Adon is a special child with special abilities feeling and sensing things that other people can t. But, strange and miraculous occurrences stalk him throughout life. As an adult, he becomes a professor at Harvard and receives a vial of blood from a collaborator in Israel who believes it to contain the blood of Christ stored for over two millennia by his followers. After performing DNA fingerprinting, Dr. Adon finds the DNA from the bloo...

Sara Crewe, ten years old, leads a delightful life. Her father, a British officer, provides her with all of the comfort his wealth and charm allow. When he dies, a cold-hearted schoolmistress turns Sara into a drudge. How does she cope?

If you only have enough money to buy one book about American history, this better be that book. Whether you're a confused student, a stressed teacher or just a regular yahoo wanting to finally understand the history of the United States, your search for knowledge needs go no further. Want to know who was the true first president of the United States? Curious about what those early Jamestowners dug their teeth into when the food ran out? Wonder...

If you only have enough money to buy one book about American history, this better be that book. Whether you're a confused student, a stressed teacher or just a regular yahoo wanting to finally understand the history of the United States, your search for knowledge needs go no further. Want to know who was the true first president of the United States? Curious about what those early Jamestowners dug their teeth into when the food ran out? Wonder...

After growing up in rural North America in the 1920s and 1930s, Wilf Burnett (known in his family as Bamp) left Canada to join the RAF in 1937. This book tells the story of his decorated and distinguished 31 year career in the Royal Air Force. He flew on three operational tours during World War II. After the war and a secondment to BOAC on long-range flying boats, he flew a wide range of piston and jet military aircraft. He undertook explorato...

After growing up in rural North America in the 1920s and 1930s, Wilf Burnett (known in his family as Bamp) left Canada to join the RAF in 1937. This book tells the story of his decorated and distinguished 31 year career in the Royal Air Force. He flew on three operational tours during World War II. After the war and a secondment to BOAC on long-range flying boats, he flew a wide range of piston and jet military aircraft. He undertook explorato...

Gives you the information you need through the experiences of men who have had prostate cancer. This title includes personal stories from notable prostate cancer survivors such as Arnold Palmer, Ken Griffey Sr, Pat Robertson, and others. It offers solutions to common side effects such as sexual problems and incontinence.