There are lots of new characters to get to know as well as many much loved ones to meet again in Anne of Avonlea, Lucy Maud Montgomery\'s sequel to Anne of Green Gables. Part of the Macmillan Collector\'s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Anne Montgomery

Plutarch (Plutarchus), ca. 45-120 CE, was born at Chaeronea in Boeotia in central Greece, studied philosophy at Athens, and, after coming to Rome as a teacher in philosophy, was given consular rank by the emperor Trajan and a procuratorship in Greece by Hadrian. He was married and the father of one daughter and four sons. He appears as a man of kindly character and independent thought, studious and

Comprehensive and fully updated after the pandemic lockdowns, Frommer\'s Hawaii covers all the major Hawaiian Islands, and takes you from world-famous beaches to secluded rain-forests to authentic luaus and everywhere in between.Frommer\'s only works with expert, seasoned journalists, and on this title both know every inch of the islands and they\'re not afraid to tell the truth. With their reliable,

A leading voice in technology studies shares a collection of essential essays on the preservation of software and history of games.Since the early 2000s, Henry E. Lowood has led or had a key role in numerous initiatives devoted to the preservation and documentation of virtual worlds, digital games, and interactive simulations, establishing himself as a major scholar in the field of game studies. His

When Charles Dickens rescued Oliver Twist from the clutches of Victorian depravity, he created villains and victims to serve his purpose. Out With Time gives some of those maligned characters a chance to redeem themselves and tell their own story. To Dickens, Mr. Bumble was the pompous beadle of the workhouse and Oliver\'s tormentor. Nancy, on the other hand, was Oliver\'s protector, but Dickens sacrifices

This highly illustrated catalogue presents new essays on Albrecht Durer, focusing on an understudied aspect of his practice: the material worlds of manufacture, design and trade. --

The book provides an important foundation for understanding the Internet of Things by offering insight into common networking protocols from the microcontroller world and introducing important sensors and other devices, as well as their use and programming. All concepts shown are illustrated with practical circuit and programming examples from the authors\' many years of experience. In addition, open

In the final part in the Cassilda Trilogy, Catherine\'s daughter, Miriam, discovers the truth of her family\'s

What if your greatest wish could be granted?The mysterious incidents surrounding the mansion at 6 Roland Street have not gone unnoticed, and Sergeant Ruth of the police department is put on the case. With particular ties to the fourth-floor resident, Ruth finds she can\'t keep the past out of her present as she draws closer to a

A fascinating journey into global politics that made classical music a proxy for power, inadvertently creating the \"sound of Hollywood,\" and excluding hundreds of composers \"[Mauceri\'s] writing is more exhilarating than any helicopter ride we have been on.\"--Air Mail \"Fluently written and often cogent.\"--Barton Swaim, Wall Street Journal John Mauceri offers a lively and passionate reassessment

The Structural Engineer\'s Pocket Book British Standards Edition is the only compilation of all tables, data, facts and formulae needed for scheme design to British Standards by structural engineers in a handy-sized format. Bringing together data from many sources into a compact, affordable pocketbook, it saves valuable time spent tracking down information needed regularly.This second edition is a

Kids are fascinated by how things are constructed, especially big things!The club has been invited to watch the launch of a new rocket! But first Lucas and Sofia are going to explain the building process of this incredible machine to their friends, step by step. Share the excitement as the Junior Engineers Club gets a firsthand look at how a rocket is built.ABOUT THE SERIES: This brand-new STEM (science,

Aceasta EDI_IE LIMITAT_ special_ a c_r_ii INTERVIU CU UN EXTRATERESTRU con_ine doar Scrisorile originale, Notele personale scrise de Matilda O\'Donnell MacElroy _i o copie a Transcrierilor Interviului Oficial Strict Secret al For_elor Aeriene SUA primite de la Matilda in 2007. Datorit_ popularit__ii c_r_ii \"Interviu cu un extraterestru,\" aceast_ EDITIE LIMITAT_ este menit_ s_ furnizeze o versiune

Why was the UK so unprepared for the pandemic, suffering one of the highest death rates and worst economic contractions of the major world economies in 2020? Hilary Cooper and Simon Szreter reveal the deep roots of our vulnerability and set out a powerful manifesto for change post-Covid-19. They argue that our commitment to a flawed neoliberal model and the associated disinvestment in our social fabric

This box set contains the charmingly illustrated stories of five heroes of the Christian faith - C. S. Lewis, Gladys Aylward, Lottie Moon, John Knox and Charles Spurgeon. These hardback books will delight 4-7 year-old

From the harrowing situation of migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean in rubber dinghies to the crisis on the US-Mexico border, mass migration is one of the most urgent issues facing our societies today. At the same time, viable solutions seem ever more remote, with the increasing polarization of public attitudes and political positions. In this book, Stephen Smith focuses on \'young Africa\'

An NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students\"Excellently illustrated and providing a treasure trove of interesting information about symbiotic relationships.\" --BooklistHeard about the fish that clean shark teeth? Or the frog that lives with a tarantula? Welcome to the weird world of symbiosis--where animals form incredible relationships. Macken Murphy, host of the popular animal podcast Species,

A portrait of Glasgows public transport history from the nineteenth century through to the present