The remarkable career of Galen of Pergamum (A.D. 129 - 216) began as a provincial medic tending to wounded gladiators in Asia Minor. It ended at the very heart of Roman power as one of a small circle of court physicians to the Emperor Marcus Aurelius. This is the first ever authoritative biography of this brilliant, audacious, and profoundly influential figure. Like many Greek intellectuals living in the high Roman Empire, Galen was a prodigious polymath, writing on subjects as varied as e...

Once conquered, your fears can become your greatest source of strength.As a new year begins at the Magnifico Finishing School for Magical Arts, Olivia, Esme and Agatha are looking forward to learning new spells and making their guardian, Uncle Rufus, burst his buttons with pride.New friends meet, old relationships are tested, and the Fairchild triplets discover the true meaning of sisterhood. But a storm is coming, and none of them are prepared for the epic...

Focusing on everyday rituals, the essays in this volume look at spheres of social action and the places throughout the Atlantic world where African–descended communities have expressed their values, ideas, beliefs, and spirituality in material terms. The contributors trace the impact of encounters with the Atlantic world on African cultural formation, how entanglement with commerce, commodification, and enslavement and with colonialism, emancipation, and self-rule manifested itself in the ...

Did you know LeBron James averaged more than 30 points a game as a senior in high school? Discover how an amazing high school player went on to become an outstanding NBA star!

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791) was an Austrian composer, prodigy, and prolific musical genius of the Classical era.Known for his timeless operas, symphonies, and chamber music, including The Magic Flute and Don Giovanni, Mozart’s unparalleled talent and versatility left an enduring impact on Western classical music.

Caw! Caw! A mob of crows swarms a predator. They work together to chase it away! Teamwork is one of many skills explored in this fascinating book about crows. Through leveled text and exciting photos, readers will learn how crows use their intelligence and how humans study these remarkable birds. A brain comparison chart, profile, skills graphic, and scientific study feature further highlight these brainy birds!

For the sleek Oriental cat, variety plays a big role. Orientals can have short or long hair. More than 300 combinations of colors and patterns are possible. But all Orientals come with one thing a big personality! Learn how the Oriental developed through careful breeding. Then learn about the care involved when you make one of these active cats your pet.

King cobras slither across the ground. Learn all about these venomous snakes and their habitats in King Cobras.

Shapes, colors, or markings. Some mammals, birds, and fish use unusual camouflage to hide in plain sight.

Brian McBride is one of the most exciting soccer players in the world! He started as a young boy playing soccer with his friends. When he was older, he became a star for teams in the United States and England. Brian has had many challenges. He struggled with injuries. Then a serious illness almost ended his playing career. Brian used these hard times to become a stronger and happier person. He never lost his dream to play soccer and help others through his athletic talents.

Interprets popular art forms as exhibiting core anarchist values and presaging a more democratic world.Situated at the intersection of anarchist and democratic theory, Anarchism and Art focuses on four popular art forms-DIY (Do It Yourself) punk music, poetry slam, graffiti and street art, and flash mobs-found in the cracks between dominant political, economic, and cultural institutions and on the margins of mainstream neoliberal society. Mark Mattern inte...

Ordinary Places, Sacred Spaces: Grace is waiting for us in the most unlikely places—we need only stop to take notice. ‘Ordinary Places, Sacred Spaces’ is an extraordinary work of original prose, poetry, and art that explores the sacredness of our surroundings. Both a spiritual journey and a celebration, ‘Ordinary Places, Sacred Spaces’ beautifully illuminates the everyday areas of our lives—the humble places our souls call “home.”