civilization

Explores the Biblical significance and history of Egypt as well as current and curious information about the culture, places of the region, and sights to see.

A collection of stories and facts found in nearly one thousand years of Roman history, including how many animals were killed in the games that marked the opening of the Colosseum, fine-diing recipes that were given to empress Livia to help cure her tonsillitis, why a dinner party invite from the emperor Domitian was a not a good thing and more.

"Twenty years ago, Bill Bryson went on a trip around Britain to discover and celebrate that green and pleasant land... Now he has traveled about Britain again, by bus and train and rental car and on foot, to see what has changed-and what hasn't. Following (but not too closely) a route he dubs the Bryson Line, from Bognor Regis in the south to Cape Wrath in the north, by way of places few travelers ever get to at all, Bryson rediscovers the wondrously beautiful, magnificently eccentric, endearingly singular country that he both celebrates and, when called for, twits."--Amazon.

"Shortly after World War II, America experienced an incredible economic and technological boom as soldiers returned home from abroad. The middle class grew, and technology such as the automobile and television found their way into more and more homes. Explore the Fifties through the eyes of artists, politicians, and ordinary people."--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the Roman goddess Venus and explains her importance; features well-known Roman myths about this goddess; and includes map of ancient Rome and family tree of the Roman gods.

Introduces the Roman god Saturn and explains his importance; features well-known Roman myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Rome and family tree of the Roman gods.

Introduces the Roman god Pluto and explains his importance; features well-known Roman myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Rome and family tree of the Roman gods.

Introduces the Roman goddess Minerva and explains her importance; features well-known Roman myths about this goddess; and includes map of ancient Rome and family tree of the Roman gods.

Introduces the Roman god Mercury and explains his importance; features well-known Roman myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Rome and family tree of the Roman gods.

Introduces the Roman god Mars and explains his importance; features well-known Roman myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Rome and family tree of the Roman gods.