Fortune & Glory follows the exploits of the intrepid & sometimes piratical adventurers who put life, limb & reputation at risk in the discovery of some of the world's best-known historical monuments. From 4004BC to the 21st century, Fortune & Glory chronicles all of the major discoveries these awe-inspiring explorers have made, through vivid first-hand accounts, maps, images & captivating commentary. Learn about the evidence of our ancestors & the birth of man, explorations & adventures in the classical world & empires in Egypt & Africa. Follow Howard Carter into the tomb of Tutankhamun, Hiram Bingham into the lost city of Machu Picchu, & discover how Heinrich Schliemann turned myth into history when he found the legendary city of Troy. From early mavericks & amateurs to the science of modern archaeology, Fortune & Glory will make you marvel at the courage, vision, resourcefulness, innovation & perseverence of the real-life Indiana Joneses. ...

Four generations of the Haldanes are gathering for a family celebration. It ought to be the perfect reunion, but behind the doors of Fortune House, their beloved family home, life is not as idyllic as it seems. Caroline & David's marriage, scarred by a tragic loss many years before, is back in the spotlight as David's retirement is thrust upon them. Meanwhile, their three daughters, Fiona, Deborah & Vonnie, have brought with them not just husbands & children, but crises & conflicts of their own. As the holiday unfolds, it starts to become clear that the ties that bind the Haldanes together are in danger of unravelling entirely. A moving & compelling portrayal of a modern family with all the warmth, pain, humour, anger & love that come with being related. ...

Tells the story of the power & cunning of two Rulers of Rome
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In his Himalayan retreat of Glenmire, Nicholas Ballantyne is determined his days of bloodshed & intrigue in the service of the

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Martin Grey, a smart, talented. young lawyer working out of a storefront in Queens, is taken under the wing of a secretive

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A guide to fossils. Featuring more than 1, 000 photographs of over 500 species, it enables you to recognize species instantly. It offers coverage ranging from what a fossil is, how they are classified to how to start a collection. It is suitable for fossil lovers, as well as for collectors. ...

This book is part of a great new series of compact & attractive identification guides designed to help you distinguish between varieties of natural phenomena. Over 100 of the most common plant & animal fossils of Europe are featured with bitesize information including identification features, stratigraphy & distribution & similar or related fossils. Divided into types, such as molluscs & echinoderms, the clear, easy-to-follow design, precise colour illustrations & additional colour photography will quickly help you spot your hoplites from your Euhoplites. ...

This colourful activity book from the Natural History Museum is the ideal introduction to fantastic fossils. It is crammed with 100 re-useable stickers of fossilized plants & animals, from ancient sea creatures & dinosaur claws to whole cockroaches preserved in amber, as well as lots of bite-size facts & puzzles & games. ...

This book is the story of seven schools working to create learning communities in which every student is expected & supported to learn. But it is much more about the passionate belief in the potential of all students & what it takes to foster that potential than it is about seven particular schools. ...

When did the Mexican Wave originate? What is 33 in Bingo terminology? Who invented the first ever 'word cross'? Where is the best place to go noodling? & just how the hell do you Bog Snorkel? In this world of highly paid professional sport, ' Fotheringham's Sporting Pastimes' is a look at a lighter side of sporting life & focuses on those sports & pastimes which have, & continue to be enjoyed, in a Corinthian spirit of camaraderie, joie de vivre & eccentricity. Included are such delights as extreme ironing, underwater hockey, pig sticking, camel racing & cheese rolling. Traditional pursuits like pub & card games are also considered. As well as invaluable statistics & information, ' Fotheringham's Sporting Pastimes' is packed with anecdotes "es. In short, everything the dedicated sportsman needs. ...