More Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans
In a series of short and humorous essays, Insane Emperors, Sunken Cities, and Earthquake Machines features more answers to questions that ancient historian Garrett Ryan is frequently asked in the classroom, in online forums, and on his popular YouTube channel Told in Stone.
Reveals how, for well over a millennium, across 3 continents - Asia, Africa, and Europe - non-Muslims who were vanquished by jihad wars, became forced tributaries (called dhimmi in Arabic), in lieu of being slain. This book examines how jihad war, as a permanent and uniquely Islamic institution, regulates the relations of Muslims with non-Muslims.
101 Ways To Live The Fashionably Luxe Life For Less
Shoestring Chic is a charmingly illustrated book of inside information for women who appreciate fashion, beauty, and shopping—but lack a black Amex account. In todays economy, who isnt living on a budget? Vibrant art complements the books 101 tips on living the luxe life without spending a fortune.
Quantum physics has turned our commonsense notion of reality on its head. This accessible book describes in layperson's terms the strange phenomena that exist at the quantum level--a world of tiny dimensions where nothing is absolutely predictable, where we rethink causality, and information seemingly travels faster than light. The author, a ......
1796: John Pearce is stuck with a difficult mission—a raw crew of Quota Men forced to enlist in the Royal Navy and four brand-new midshipmen as well as Samuel Oliphant, companion cum spy, whom he finds a constant irritant. In his favour he commands HMS Hazard, a sound and speedy warship, a pair of competent officers and, of course, his trusty ......
ISBN-13: 9781493060658
(Hardback)
Publisher: GLOBE PEQUOT Imprint: TAYLOR TRADE PUBLISHING
Lots of people love James Bond. But how many have actually been Bond? The Many Lives of James Bond offers the largest ever collection of original interviews with actors who have played Bond in different media, as well as in-depth interviews with many of the diverse artists who have contributed their talents to the making of James Bond movies, ......
No one writes about mountaineering and its attendant hardships and victories more brilliantly than critically acclaimed author Jon Krakauer. In this collection of his finest work from such magazines as Outside and Smithsonian, he explores the subject from the unique and memorable perspective of one who has battled peaks like K2, Denali, Everest, ......
Fundamental Shooting Techniques for Hitting the Target in Championship Form
Skeet (a discipline of Clay Pigeon Shooting) is easy, if you're happy breaking nine out of ten birds. This book emphasizes the basics and focuses on fundamental techniques that will greatly improve precision and accuracy. It addresses various shooting methods, describes proper form, and advises on stance, posture and balance, and gun mount.
