First complete English translation of Jules Verne's classic novel of flight At the Weldon Institute in Philadelphia, a mob of zealous balloon enthusiasts plans to conquer the sky in a state-of-the-art
Twenty-five lessons illustrate a wide variety of techniques to introduce and practice a range of grammatical structures between elementary and intermediate level. The lessons are easy to follow, prepa
This book contains 30 activities at elementary level, complete with ideas for boardwork and pictures teachers can copy. All the activities are simple and adaptable. They are particularly well-suited t
This essential volume by the godfather of modern graphic design explores his process and showcases his highly influential early-career work. This gorgeously illustrated volume delves into the early de
Extreme poverty exhausts institutions, depletes resources, weakens leadership, and ultimately contributes to rising insecurity and conflict. Just as poverty begets insecurity, however, the reverse is
When we turn on the tap or twist open a tall plastic bottle, we probably donât give a second thought about where our drinking water comes from. But how it gets from the ground to the glass is far mo
The play revolves around wealthy middle-aged couple Agnes and Tobias, who have their complacency shattered when their longtime friends Harry and Edna appear at their doorstep. Claiming an encroaching,
âEqual parts J. K. Rowling, Douglas Adams, and Shel Silverstein . . . a work of monumental sillinessâ from the author of The City of Dreaming Books (The Washington Post). Rumo is a little Wolperti
'Historical fiction doesn't get much better than this' ANGUS DONALD, author of The Outlaw Chronicles. 'Matthew Harffy's tale of England in the Dark Ages is nothing less than superb' HISTORICAL NOVEL S
In this revelatory history, Mark Derr looks at the ways in which we have used caninesâas sled dogs and sheepdogs, hounds and Seeing Eye dogs, guard dogs, show dogs, and bomb-sniffing dogsâas he tr
A broad perspective on historical thought and writing, with a new epilogue. In this book, now published in 10 languages, a preeminent intellectual historian examines the profound changes in ideas abou
This chilling memoir presents âa graphic and compelling self-portraitâ of the Nazi war criminal who oversaw Auschwitz concentration camp (Jewish Book World). SS officer Rudolph Hoess was the longe
