great britain

Thirteen-year-old Lady Grace Cavendish, favorite maid of honor of Elizabeth I, must solve a murder mystery and clear the name of her betrothed.

Four women compete for a spot hosting a BBC wartime cookery program and a chance to better their lives.

Tells the story of the King Philip's War of 1675 between New England colonists and the Wampanoag Indians, and examines how the writing about the war, done primarily by the colonists after the conflict, affected future relations and attitudes between Indians and Anglos.

"... just over 1,000 years ago, English people lived in several smaller countries all over the island of Britain. A Saxon king called Alfred is famous for starting to bring these countries together--but who finished the job? Another Saxon king? A monk? Or was it... a Viking?"--Provided by publisher.

All over Britain, Anglo-Saxon artifacts have been found. Uncover the stories of thirteen incredible finds, what they can tell us about life back then and how they might relate to your life today.

"Patterns of empire comprehensively examines the two most powerful empires in modern history: the United States and Britain. Challenging the popular theory that the American empire is unique, Patterns of empire shows how the policies, practices, forms, and historical dynamics of the American empire repeat those of the British, leading up to the present climate of economic decline, treacherous intervention in the Middle East, and overextended imperial confidence. A critical exercise in revisionist history and comparative social science, this book also offers a challenging theory of empire that recognizes the agency of non-Western peoples, the impact of global fields, and the limits of power"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the history of England, focusing on how the country changed from a backward economy to a global empire during the years 1530 to 1780.

Eighteen-year-old aspiring chemist Elinor Dashwood and her younger sister Marianne, a budding detective, work together to solve the mystery of their father's murder. Includes author's note.

"Sixteen-year-old Isabelle learns that she is the daughter of Robin Hood when her mother, Marien, sends her from their priory to get an urgent message to her father, aided by the Merry Men"--Provided by publisher.

When professional typist Letitia Glover is desperate to learn more about the fate of her twin sister Flossie, Enola enlists the help of her brother Sherlock and her friend Tewky to investigate Flossie's husband, the sudden death of his first wife, and the mysterious appearance of a black barouche.