The second novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Roman series. When Centurion Macro arrives on British soil as one of Emperor Claudius's invasion force in 43 AD he is facing one of the toughest campaigns of his battle-scarred career. In a series of bloody skirmishes Macro & his young subordinate Optio Cato & the desperately outnumbered Roman army must find & defeat the enemy before he grows strong enough to overwhelm the legions. But the Britons are not the only foe facing Macro & Cato. A sinister organisation opposed to the Emperor is secretly betraying the invaders. & when rumours of an assassination attempt coincide with the Emperor's arrival on British soil the soldiers realise they are up against a force more ruthless than their acknowledged enemy... ...

The sixth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Roman series. It is spring 45 AD & Centurions Macro & Cato dismissed from the Second Legion in Britain are trapped in Rome waiting for their involvement in the death of a fellow officer to be investigated. It is then that the imperial secretary the devious Narcissus makes them an offer they can't refuse: to rescue an imperial agent who has been captured by pirates operating from the Illyrian coast. With him were scrolls vital to the safety of the Emperor & the future of Rome. However Narcissus also sends Vitellius an old enemy of the two centurions. The three officers set out from Ravenna with the imperial fleet but the pirates are forewarned & the Romans pay a heavy price. Outnumbered by the enemy surrounded by rumours of treachery & endangered by Vitellius' desire to redeem himself Centurions Macro & Cato must find the pirate base to avert a disaster that could destroy the Emperor. ...

Take it Easy." " Lyin Eyes." " One of these Nights." " Hotel California." These songs are among the most memorable ever written & they all came from one amazing band: the Eagles. This gorgeous volume traces the history of the group from the late 1960s through to the present. Capturing the albums the tours the fights the triumphs the awards & the remarkable freezing over of hell (otherwise known as their 1994 reunion tour) " The Eagles" offers a truly unique look at how the group exported the Southern California lifestyle to every corner of the world." ...

In August 1781 Alistair Douglas is sent by the British spy network the Decipherers to York Town in the American Colonies. He is tasked with assisting the Loyalist colonists of Virginia to organize themselves into a militia & fight the Revolutionaries on behalf of the King. Douglas goes undercover as a grain merchant aboard a French military vessel in Chesapeake Bay where he discovers that matters have progressed much further than anyone in London had imagined.. . While Lord Cornwallis turns all his efforts to fortifying York Town Douglas intercepts disturbing correspondence suggesting that they might be protecting themselves in the wrong place. When a British father & son Cable & David Morgan are captured by the French as spies matters turn critical. Douglas is determined to do whatever it takes to save them knowing that if he can get them back they might just have a chance to reverse British fortunes before its too late.. . ...

This book celebrates the eagles of Africa in evocative text & compelling photography.

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Ealing Revisited provides a major reappraisal of one of British cinemas best-loved institutions Ealing Studios. During its heyday Ealing produced a string of classic comedies including Kind Hearts & Coronets (1949) The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) & The Ladykillers (1955) but there is much more to Ealing than these films as this volume of new writing on the studio shows. Addressing both known & less familiar aspects of Ealings story its films actors & technicians the contributors uncover what has gone unexplored or unspoken in previous histories of the studio & consider the impact that Ealing has had on British cultural life from the 1930s to the present. Listed in the Independent on Sundays Cinema books of 2012 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/reviews/ios-books-of-the-year-2012-cinema-8373713.html ...

The mainland & islands of Greece were extensively settled by peoples moving from Asia Minor in c.5000 BC while a further wave in c.5000 BC introduced bronze-working to the region. It is form this point on that it is possible to discern a distinct Cycladic or Aegean civilisation developing at roughly the same time as the Egyptian & Persian civilisations. Further to the south the Minoan civilisation based on Crete held sway & this power
- along with the Helladic Achaeans to the north gradually swamped the Cycladic civilisation in between. In common with most Bronze Age societies the culture of the Aegean world was dominated by warfare with the inhabitants living in organized settlements & small citadels with fortification walls & bulwarks towers & gates to provide protection against invaders from the sea or internecine conflicts. Using the latest archaeological evidence this title recreates the world of these peoples through a detailed examination of their material culture.
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Designed for students on Early Years Foundation Degrees & Early Childhood courses Early Years professionals & Teaching Assistants this engaging text provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of early childhood. Written & edited by experts in the field the book clearly explains theory through illustrations of good practice with case studies reflective exercises & suggestions for further reading. Additional case studies & reflective questions for student or lecturers use can be found on the SAGE website. Each chapter has been revised with an emphasis on encouraging reflective practice & there are new chapters on: personal social & emotional development; EYPS; & health & safeguarding children. This brand new edition has also been updated in light of the new Early Years Foundation Stage & addresses the needs of students working towards Early Years Professional Status (EYPS). ...

Early Childhood Development: A Multicultural Perspective 6/e addresses both typical & atypical child development from birth through age eight. This text highlights the diversity of child development preparing professionals to meet the unique needs of children from a wide variety of backgrounds. * A new emphasis on neuroscience & brain research helps us to understand so much better how children think learn feel & behave. * Every chapter

Includes:: at least one new section on how the brain contributes to advances in physical cognitive linguistic social or emotional development across age groups. * An extensive section on assessment has been added. * Clinical & classroom-based methods for assessing learning & development of young children are presented. * The use of assessment data in teaching & parenting are fully explored. * A more extensive examination of toddlerhood as a distinct period of development is included. Newly-discovered advancements of children between the ages of 18 months & 3 years are profiled. * The book contains discussions of more than 800 new research studies & articles on early childhood development that have been published since the last edition.

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Featuring a new spiral binding the updated ECERS-R (Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-Revised Edition) offers more practical assistance in the form of an Expanded Score Sheet (which contains a worksheet) & additional notes for clarification to improve accuracy in scoring. However the items & indicators remain the same as in the original ECERS-R. ...