A visitor's guide to the history, weather, transportation, overnight accommodations, dining, shopping, sightseeing, and entertainment of San Francisco in 1967.
A biography of Dr. Jonas Salk, looking at his life before, during, and after his discovery of the vaccine that eliminated polio--a crippling and often deadly disease--from America's list of public health concerns.
A detailed look at the daily life and work of a medieval monk, covering monastic training, scholarship, art and music, physical labor, prayer, and sacrifices such as cleanliness and sleep. Includes an annotated further reading list.
A visitors' guide to Constantinople in 1024, including what to see, where to stay, and what to eat, with sidebars on such topics as Emperor Constantine, the Hagia Sophia, and a drink made of roasted beans from Kaffa.
Examines the working life of a medieval knight, explaining who the knights were, their apprenticeship, equipment, and roles in war, crusading, tournaments, and village administration.
