great britain

Examines the causes, conduct, and consequences of the industrial revolution that transformed Great Britain between the mid-eighteenth and mid-nineteenth century.

Biography of Diana, Princess of Wales, who rose above personal difficulties to become a noted champion of humanitarian causes.

"To say Virginia 'Dindy' Hall was ambitious would be an understatement. She was that girl at your high school who makes everyone else look like a slacker, no matter how hard they're working. But how many of them can say they've been on Nazi Germany's Most Wanted list? At a time when most women were expected to becomes wives and mothers, Virginia craved adventure. And with the world gearing up for a second World War, this fearless woman knew that she had to find a way to get involved. When the State Department proved to be a sexist boy's club that wouldn't allow her in, she went to England to join their Special Operations unit, which was more than happy to hire this talented, brilliant woman. Even after a terrible accident left her needing a wooden leg, she remained undeterred. Soon Virginia became an essential part of the Allied mission and the French Resistance, earning the dangerous honor of being named 'the most dangerous of all Allied spies' by the Gestapo"--Provided by publisher.

Relates the story of how actor Tom Holland was chosen to play Spider-Man.

"Tom Holland got his start acting on stage as a child in London. It wasn't too long after that he became known for portraying one of the world's most iconic superheroes--Spider-Man. With the help of this . . . biography, readers learn all about the star's rise to fame, from his childhood in England to the work it took to become one of the most famous actors in Hollywood"--Provided by publisher.

A look at the life of Isaac Newton, focusing on his early life and scientific inquiries.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Siegfried Sassoon.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Samuel Pepys.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Roald Dahl.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of P.L. Travers.