Our bestselling series is fit for a queen!The life of Queen Elizabeth I was dramatic and dangerous: cast out of her father's court at the age of three and imprisoned at nineteen, Elizabeth was crowned queen in 1558, when she was only twenty-five. A tough, intelligent woman who spoke five languages, Elizabeth ruled for over forty years and led England through one of its most prosperous periods in history. Over 80 illustrations bring 'Gloriana' and her court to life.

Rock bottom wasn't on Josie Hale's vision board…but it sure knows her name.Newly divorced, unexpectedly pregnant with her ex-husband's baby, and flat broke, Josie returns to her Ohio hometown with nothing but a half-burned journal and a craving for deep-fried comfort. But when she bumps into two childhood friends, they offer her more than a place to crash—they offer a lifeline.As Josie rebuilds from the rubble, she finds herself at the center of an unconven...

A History of Science in Society is a concise overview that introduces complex ideas in a non-technical fashion. Ede and Cormack trace the history of the changing place of science in society and explore the link between the pursuit of knowledge and the desire to make that knowledge useful. Volume I covers the origins of natural philosophy in the ancient world to the Scientific Revolution.New topics in this edition include astronomy and mathematics in ancient Mayan society, ...

CordeliaMy life is simple, stripping at night, sleeping during the day, and occasionally taking a guy home. Sometimes they don't leave, but that's okay, the world's better off without them. Until the night when he watches me dance. My night changes in the blink of an eye, one minute I'm at the bar having a great tip night and the next minute I'm waking up in a strange place. Great, just what I needed, a madman and a maze.AxelIt's funny how life works out so...

Create your own peace of mind.Behind the perception of independence and appeal of creativity, life as a tattoo artist can leave you overworked, undervalued, and spiritually malnourished.But these mindsets are not a rite of passage. With a healthy foundation and realistic vision, you can design-and follow-your own path. In It's Not That Deep, Jack Ede shares his profound experience and personal growth as an artist within the tattoo communit...

Shhhhh…listen…Have you heard of Esmarelda? Well, she has heard of you! Only in October does she fly down to watch over the children. She makes sure that all the children listen because on Halloween night, she will take flight and stay out of sight. She will leave you a clue and you will think, “Now what do I do?” Be good to your parents, siblings, and friends. She will let your parents know how you have been. So remember, Esmarelda is watching, and trick-or-treating is just about r...

What if we could feel the future before it arrives?When disaster survivor Ambra Lightstone is confronted by an otherworldly stranger, she is set on a collision course with the vengeful heir of a hidden civilisation, and must prevent him from unleashing a terrible force that will change the face of the earth - and to safeguard a technology that could save it.An action-adventure ranging from the canals of Venice, to the far northern Arctic, to remote outback Australi...

In Buffalo, New York, Patti is an accomplished young professional who prefers a good book to a romantic dinner and hot-fudge sundaes topped with gossip to solitary hours in front of the TV. Her passionate pursuit of present goals leaves her no time to languish over past losses. But when the family of a friend is plunged into the grips of tragedy, Patti chooses to walk a new path as the nanny of five children who lost their mother. The Five force Patti to face her own history of disappointm...

Wesley Hanson, an uninspired senior at Renton High School in Riverview, is attacked and badly beaten by a boy named B.J. and his Manglers, a notorious gang from the city's Southside. A friend of Wesley's tells him about Arthur Rosalund, an extremely rich man, who dreams of using his money and power to rid the world of gang violence. His gang, Rosalund's Raiders, will infiltrate other gangs and convince them that teaming up with his Raiders will assure them of a worthwhile future, filled wi...

This book gives an example of a non-conventional approach to learning and teaching in a university of applied sciences in the Netherlands. The author shares from own experiences, the characteristics of a fluid approach for higher education. This model changes by its users, by social surroundings and the implications of the age we live in. Ecological pedagogy adapts to what needs to be done in the context and anticipates on challenges in the current paradigm of teaching. Teaching is seen as...

In A History of Science in Society, Ede and Cormack trace the history of the changing place of science in society and explore the link between the pursuit of knowledge and the desire to make that knowledge useful. Volume I covers the origins of natural philosophy in the ancient world to the scientific revolution.The fourth edition of this bestselling textbook adds content on non-Western science and a new "Connections" case study feature on the scientist and poet O...

"Peace begins with a smile." -- Mother TeresaPeace stimulates reflection and to inspire discussion at work, at home, and among friends about the meaning of peace--personally, spiritually, and politically.This inspirational title makes a great gift for anyone seeking to bring a sense of harmony to a family member, friend, or special person in their life. An affordable and simple gesture, this encouraging title adds a little meaning to any g...