Abie follows the arc of a letter from London back to Africa to a coffee plantation that now could be hers if she wants it. Standing among the ruined groves she strains to hear the sound of the past but the layers of years are too many. Thus begins the gathering of her familys history through the tales of her aunts
- four women born to four different wives of a wealthy plantation owner her grandfather. Asana Mariama Hawa & Serah: theirs is the story of a nation a family & four womens attempts to alter the course of her own destiny.
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THE ANCESTOR'S TALE is a pilgrimage back through time; a journey on which we meet up with fellow pilgrims as we & they converge on our common ancestors. Chimpanzees join us at about 6 million years in the past orang utans at 14 million years as we stride on together a growing b&. The journey provides the setting for a collection of some 40 tales. Each explores an aspect of evolutionary biology through the stories of characters met along the way. The tales are interspersed with prologues detailing the journey route maps showing joining lineages & life-like reconstructions of our common ancestors. THE ANCESTOR'S TALE represents a pilgrimage on an unimaginable scale: our goal is four billion years away & the number of pilgrims joining us grows vast
- ultimately encompassing all living creatures. At the end of the journey lies something remarkable in its simplicity & transformative power: the first humble replicating molecules.
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Our ancestry influences more than just our physical characteristics
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OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Surveys most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking horse riding & off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage & can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer Map
- Active a tough versatile version of the OS Explorer Map.
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DK Eyewitness Ancient Egypt" is a spectacular & informative guide to one of history's most remarkable civilisations the Egyptians. Amazing colour photographs offer your child a unique 'eyewitness' view of these incredible empires. Travel back in time & show your child what life was like & how ordinary Egyptians & Pharaohs lived. They'll also discover what's inside the Great Pyramid at Giza to how Tutankhamun's tomb was found. Then use the giant pull-out wall chart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun make sure your child learns everything they need to know about Ancient Egypt. Find out more & download amazing clipart images at our associated website." ...

This is a stunning sticker book packed with information about Ancient Egypt & over 100 stickers. The reader can discover all ...

These are nine stories of Ancient Egypt wittily retold in comic-strip style. Full of mystery & adventure the stories of the Egyptian pharaohs & their ancient gods are steeped in thousands of years of history. From the creation myth to the curse of Tutankhamen & the fall of Cleopatra Marcia Williams' classic comic strip retellings bring new life to the myths & wonders of this ancient civilization. You can open the gatefold pages to reveal the curse of Tutankhamen. You can discover fascinating facts such as how the Egyptians mummified the bodies of their pharaohs. ...

Be an eyewitness to Ancient Greece. Watch the past come to life: from how Greek athletes did the long-jump to why Socrates drank hemlock
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The civilisation of the Ancient Greeks has been immensely influential on the language politics educational systems philosophy science & arts of Western culture. As well as instigating itself as the birthplace of the Olympics Ancient Greece is famous for its literature philosophy mythology & the beautiful architecture- to which thousands of tourists flock every year. This entertaining guide introduces readers to the amazing world of the Ancient Greeks. It offers a complete rundown of Greek history alongside fascinating insights into daily life in Ancient Greece & a captivating overview of Greek mythology. Readers will discover how this ancient culture came to be the cornerstone of Western civilisation & the enormous influence it has had on our language politics education philosophy science arts & sport. The history of Ancient Greece remains a wide topic of interest particularly renowned for its influential & diverse culture This basic guide will allow greater access to this vibrant area of study & provide a distinct & light-hearted approach to this vast area history Covers dozens of topics including; the early civilisations war & fighting home & family day-to-day life & much much more! About the author Steve Batchelor is a lecturer in Classics at Richmond College & has been teaching ancient history for 10 years. He has written reviews for various publications including History Today & he has also been involved in running guided historical tours of Greece. ...