social life and customs

"[Contains] twenty eight of Maupassant's essential stories and two novellas in lyrical yet accessible language that brings Maupassant into...English"--Amazon.com.

Emma, a self-assured young lady in Regency England, is determined to arrange her life and the lives of those around her into a pattern dictated by her romantic fancy.

"An essential . . . journey through the history, rituals, and landscapes of the American South--and a revelatory argument for why you must understand the South in order to understand America"--Provided by publisher.

"It's the winter of 1989 and Ethan is out of town, so Anna is forced to tackle this case on her own. When a movie scream queen asks her to investigate the mysterious happenings at a mansion she's renovating, Anna will stumble into the decades-long mystery of one of Hollywood's most-infamous murder houses... a place with many dark secrets, some of which might just kill her"--Provided by publisher.

"Ukraine is rich with history and resources, culture and people, but most of all, in spirit! There is a lot to learn about Ukraine, and one of the best places to start is their national anthem. The lyrics of this once-forbidden song carry deep meaning for many Ukrainians, and are full of passion, strength, and determination, inspiring them to keep their country protected and free. The Story of Ukraine walks readers through each culturally-significant line, providing details of Ukraine's land and life"--Publisher.

"Oksana shares her rich Ukrainian American culture with you ... Experience the traditions, customs, dance, food, craft and music passed down from generations of Ukrainians. You'll be empowered to celebrate your own heritage after seeing how proud Oksana is of hers."--.

Explores the history of Ancient Rome, discussing its beginning as a small village in Italy and looks at daily life, rulers and more.

A graphic novel that introduces ancient Greece through the story of an ancient Greek family, covering discoveries of the time: democracy, the crane, and cartography.

"Vending machines and flushing toilets in Ancient Greece. Discover the amazing and amusing marvels this fascinating ancient civilization has given us from democracy to geometry. 50 Things is a fun and engaging way for readers to explore a new topic, broaden their knowledge on a favorite subject, or just have a few laughs"--Publisher.