Uses archaeological evidence to re-read the history of the early Middle Ages. This book shows how archaeology makes us appreciate the changing rhythms of early medieval Europe, especially in terms of the contacts made by traders, pilgrims & travellers. The studies re-examine the archaeology of the monastery of San Vincenzo al Volturno (Italy). ...

Tells the story of Neil Klugman & pretty, spirited Brenda Patimkin, he of poor Newark, she of suburban Short Hills, who meet one summer break & dive into an affair that is as much about social class & suspicion as it is about love. This novella is also accompanied by five short stories. ...

On August 4, 2002, Holly Wells & Jessica Chapman disappeared. For the next thirteen days their families, police, & local community searched for them. Almost two weeks after their missing, their bodies were found. Two days later Ian Huntley was charged with their murders. This book tells this story that began on August 4th. ...

Martin Clunes stars in a TV adaptation of the classic story about a shy & dedicated teacher, Charles Edward Chipping, who finds love while walking in the alps. The unconvential Katherine Bridges (Victoria Hamilton) shakes up Chipping's mundane life & brings him great happiness; but due to an unforseen tragedy, the couple's life together is to be short lived. James Hilton's novel was previously adapted as an Oscar-winning classic starring Robert Donat & Greer Garson in 1939, & as a 1969 musical starring Peter O' Toole & Petula Clarke. ...

This film was nominated for seven Oscars with Robert Donat, as the shy schoolmaster Charles Edward Chipping, winning Best Actor over Clarke Gable. Chippings is new Latin teacher at Brookfield School in 1870 who leads rather a mundane life until he meets & falls in love with Katherine (screen debutante Greer Garson) on a walking holiday in the Alps. She finally brings him happiness, but tragedy is looming for the beloved Mr Chips. Remade in 1969 with Peter O' Toole & Petula Clark as a musical. ...