Analysis of a group of images of kingship and queenship from Anglo-Saxon England explores the implications of their focus on books, authorship and learning.
The book brings a completely different perspective than available books by combining the information gained from the human genome with that derived from parallel metagenomic studies, and new results from investigating the effects of these microbes on the host immune system. Although there are a number of books that focus on the human genome that are currently available, there are no books that bring to the forefront the mix of the human genome and the genomes and metagenomes of the microbial species that live within and on us.
It's hard to imagine a material more versatile than polymer clay. What other medium yields perfectly convincing simulations of everything from marble, wood, ivory, and jade to metal, porcelain, mosaic, enamel, and semiprecious stones--not to mention flowers, food, and sculptural forms? With a thoroughness rarely found in other books on the subject, Sue Heaser explains all of these methods and more, supplementing her excellent instructions with good, clear photos.
West African Kingdoms: Empires Of Gold and Trade (Ancient Civilizations)
The books in this series give in-depth coverage to four of the Ancient World's most important civilizations. The books show how these civilizations began, how they developed and became large and important ones, and how they eventually died out. Trade, arts, education, and political and religious topics are all covered.
Dictionary of American Young Adult Fiction, 1997-2001: Books of Recognized Merit
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Young adult readers have special interests and needs. This reference provides information about 290 books for young adults that won awards between 1997 and 2001. Included are nearly 750 alphabetically arranged entries for individual works, authors, characters, and settings. Many of the books were originally written for adults but are nonetheless popular among younger readers. The volume is a valuable selection tool for librarians and teachers and a useful guide for students.
