The Family Tree of Woodfine Smith
Author : Josephine Tombs
Publisher :
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 21,62 MB
Release : 2009
Category : England
ISBN : 9781900660341
The Sumerians
Author : Samuel Noah Kramer
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 41,17 MB
Release : 2010-09-17
Category : History
ISBN : 0226452328
Book Description
“A readable and up-to-date introduction to a most fascinating culture” from a world-renowned Sumerian scholar (American Journal of Archaeology). The Sumerians, the pragmatic and gifted people who preceded the Semites in the land first known as Sumer and later as Babylonia, created what was probably the first high civilization in the history of man, spanning the fifth to the second millenniums B.C. This book is an unparalleled compendium of what is known about them. Professor Kramer communicates his enthusiasm for his subject as he outlines the history of the Sumerian civilization and describes their cities, religion, literature, education, scientific achievements, social structure, and psychology. Finally, he considers the legacy of Sumer to the ancient and modern world. “An uncontested authority on the civilization of Sumer, Professor Kramer writes with grace and urbanity.” —Library Journal
The Guggenheim Mystery
Author : Robin Stevens
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 20,8 MB
Release : 2018-10-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0525582371
Book Description
The adventure that began in Siobhan Dowd's popular and acclaimed novel The London Eye Mystery at long last continues with Ted, Kat, and their cousin Salim investigating a theft at the Guggenheim Museum that's been pinned on Salim's mother! When Ted and his big sister, Kat, take a trip to New York to visit their cousin Salim and their aunt Gloria, they think they're prepared for big-city adventures. But when a famous painting is stolen from the Guggenheim Museum, where Aunt Gloria works, the surprises begin to mount faster than they could have anticipated. With the police looking at Aunt Gloria as the prime suspect, Ted, Kat, and Salim become sleuthing partners, following a trail of clues across NYC to prove her innocence--and to pinpoint the real thief. Ultimately, it comes down to Ted, whose brain works in its own very unique way, to find the key to the mystery. "Fast-paced, suspenseful, but never scary, a middle-grade mystery with a singular voice and a welcome continuation of the Sparks' adventures." -- Kirkus Reviews "Swift pacing and smartly integrated clues allow readers to make connections along with the characters. Stevens's portrayal of Ted, who is on the autism spectrum, is positive and empowering" -- School Library Journal "A welcome return for this dynamic trio." -- Booklist
Putting My Past Behind Me - A Family Story
Author : Chris Shields
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 44,1 MB
Release : 2019-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0244498164
Book Description
South London musician, composer, writer and historian Chris Shields investigates his varied and unusual family tree. ?I spent my childhood asking questions about my family's past. This led to tales of Romanies, of the Northamptonshire Smiths, Loveridges, Scarrotts and Boswells and the discovery of Charlie Chaplin's birth in a caravan on the Black Patch.Then to the French Mazoyers and a watchmaker's shop in Soho. Stories of Evans and Wormull ? surgical instrument makers to the Army and government. Then the Baker family of Eastbourne and Herstmonceux. Seaside concert parties ? Fred Austin's Merrie Middies. Then to war and Stalag IVb POW, buzzbombs and blackouts. The Snell family of Mortimer and the Arlotts of Watership Down. The Shields family of Peckham ? pie, mash and poverty. Then to music - the '60s and The Twilights and the Star Club, Hamburg. This information shared here was told to me directly from the mouths of those involved ? who lived, breathed and experienced all of this.""
Genealogy of the Morris family : descendants of Thomas Morris of Connecticut
Author : Lucy Ann Morris Carhart
Publisher : Dalcassian Publishing Company
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 17,84 MB
Release : 1911-01-01
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
Someday at Christmas
Author : Lizzie Byron
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 37,71 MB
Release : 2020-09-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1529384907
Book Description
Get cosy with Someday at Christmas, the perfect festive read 'A GORGEOUS, COSY READ, RICH IN DELICIOUS WINTERY DETAIL' KATE YOUNG 'THE PERFECT FESTIVE STORY. SWEET, BLISSFULLY ROMANTIC AND BURSTING WITH HEART . . . OH MY HEART I LOVED IT' MIRANDA DICKINSON 'ADORABLE' ELLA RISBRIDGER 'THE LITERARY EQUIVALENT OF A MINCE PIE WARM OUT OF THE OVEN, WITH A DOLLOP OF BRANDY CUSTARD ON THE SIDE' SARRA MANNING, RED MAGAZINE 'YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH SHELL SMITH' PRIMA _________________________________________________ The most delightful Christmas romance. Shell Smith is the most popular make-up artist on the ART counter at Duke & Sons, a beautiful but old-fashioned department store in her hometown. But whilst Shell's love life is looking up, now that she's dating long-time crush Nick, and business is booming in the beauty department, the rest of the store is noticeably quiet . . . The owner's grandson Callum has come up with some creative ways to keep Duke & Sons afloat this Christmas, including allowing a production company to secretly film a romcom after hours. When Callum recruits her to help out, Shell finds there is more to Mr Duke Jr. than sharp suits and a business-like demeanour. With a store to save and her own romance with Nick going off-script, Christmas just got complicated for Shell. But this is the most wonderful time of the year, so there must be a happy ending awaiting . . . Right? _________________________________________________ 'Warm, funny, sexy, gorgeous setting and characters. I loved it so much. (Also it should totally be a film.)' 5* 'I'll struggle to get into another book after this. I absolutely LOVED it.' 5* 'Just wonderful! Effortlessly diverse and inclusive' 5* 'A wonderful Christmas read that will leave you feeling happier than when you started, reaching out for the cocoa and wanting to put on a Christmas movie. Perfection' 5*
The Epic of Gilgamish
Author : Reginald Campbell Thompson
Publisher :
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 26,45 MB
Release : 1928
Category : Akkadian language
ISBN :
Book Description
Up and Down California in 1860-1864
Author : William Henry Brewer
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 630 pages
File Size : 22,5 MB
Release : 1974
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780520027626
Book Description
The journal seems to contain information for everyone regardless of one's interest...Each page of this almost six hundred page journal is crammed with facts and descriptions. So much of interest is contained in every entry that each re-reading will reveal many interesting incidents or observations not quite grasped on the first perusal....This book will be a valuable source to all students of California or United States history and to the casual readers as well.
The Gipsies' Advocate
Author : James Crabb
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 35,46 MB
Release : 2022-09-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Book Description
The Gipsies' Advocate is a meticulous study of the history and culture of gypsies in England and explorations of their origins. Excerpt: "Of the Origin of these wanderers of the human race, the learned are not agreed; for we have no authentic records of their first emigrations. Some suppose them to be the descendants of Israel, and many others, that they are of Egyptian origin. But the evidence adduced in confirmation of these opinions appears very inconclusive."
A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes and Poems
Author :
Publisher : Nosy Crow Classics
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 38,60 MB
Release : 2020-10
Category : Children's poetry
ISBN : 9781788008433
Book Description
Explore an enchanting world of 101 nursery rhymes, poems and songs, illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon. In this captivating collection, you'll meet favourite friends Humpty Dumpty, the Owl and the Pussy-cat and Little Miss Muffet, as well as mermaids, elves and a whole host of animals at a magical fair. Discover games for playtime, songs for supper time and star-filled lullabies for bedtime. This rich anthology will delight the whole family and is the perfect birthday, Christmas or christening gift to treasure. This is the fourth title in the Nosy Crow Classics series, which includes The Velveteen Rabbit, Peter Pan and Heidi, all beautiful cloth-bound editions with foiled jackets and covers, and ribbon markers.
