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"America was the place Smith had dreamed of his whole life.There,
his character, determination, and ambition had propelled him to the
top of society. He spent the rest of his life trying to return.
Though he failed, he pointed the way for others, who were drawn by
the dream that opportunity was here for anyone who dared seize it .
. . Smith founded more than a colony. He gave birth to the American
dream."
--from Captain John Smith
Captain John Smith tells the real story behind the swashbuckling
character who founded the Jamestown colony, wrote the first book in
English in America, and cheated death many times by a mere
hairbreadth. Based on rich primary sources, including Smith's own
writings and newly discovered material, this enlightening book
explores Smith's early days, his forceful leadership at Jamestown
that was so critical to its survival, and his efforts upon his
return to England to continue settlements in America. This unique
volume also reveals the truth behind Smith's relationship with
Pocahontas, a tale that history has greatly distorted. Bringing to
life heroic deeds and dramatic escapes as well as moments of great
suffering and hardship, Captain John Smith serves as a great
testament to this important historical figure.
"America was the place Smith had dreamed of his whole life.
There, his character, determination, and ambition had propelled
him to the top of society. He spent the rest of his life trying to
return.Though he failed, he pointed the way for others, who were
drawn by the dream that opportunity was here for anyone who dared
seize it. It was a powerful thought, one that had as much to do
with creating the country we have today as anything Smith did to
keep Jamestown alive. Smith founded more than a colony. He gave
birth to the American dream."
--from Captain John Smith
It is one of history's ironies that the person who guaranteed
the success of English settlement in America first arrived as a
prisoner under sentence of death. Captain John Smith tells the real
story behind this swashbuck-ling character who founded the
Jamestown colony, wrote the first book in English in America, and
cheated death many times by a mere hairbreadth. Based on rich
primary sources, including Smith's own writings and newly
discovered material, this enlightening book explores Smith's early
days, his forceful leadership at Jamestown that was so critical to
its survival, and his efforts upon his return to England to
continue settlements in America. This unique volume also reveals
the truth behind Smith's relationship with Pocahontas, a tale that
history has greatly distorted. As the four hundredth anniversary of
the first colony in America at Jamestown approaches, Captain John
Smith serves as a great testament to this confident, brash, and
heroic figure.
A priceless ruby has been stolen and an innocent family framed for
the crime. Can Seikei prove himself a worthy samurai by uncovering
the real thief?- Nominated for the Edgar Allen Poe Award for Best
Young-Adult Mystery- Named to five State Award Lists- An ALA Best
Book for Young Adults- An IRA/CBC Young Adult Choice- "Parent's
Choice Silver Medal recipient- A "Bulletin of the Center for
Children's Books Blue Ribbon selection
The Great Pyramids of Egypt - all kids over the age of five
recognise them instantly. These massive tombs were built thousands
of years ago, and still no one knows exactly how the ancient
Egyptians did it! In this informative account, Dorothy and Thomas
Hoobler tell the story of the powerful pharaohs who commissioned
the pyramids at Giza and offer a fascinating look at the culture of
the afterlife in ancient Egypt, explaining exactly how mummies were
made. Easy to read and scrupulously researched, this explores the
mysteries that have attracted countless visitors to the pyramids
for centuries.
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Where Is The Taj Mahal? (Paperback)
Dorothy. Hoobler, Thomas Hoobler, Who Hq; Illustrated by John Hinderliter
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R168
R130
Discovery Miles 1 300
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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The Taj may look like a palace but it's actually a tomb and a
lasting testament to one of the world's great love stories. In
1612, Mogul emperor Shah Jahan married Mumtaz Mahal. It had been
love at first sight and for nineteen years they were so inseparable
that Mumtaz even accompanied Shah Jahan to battlefields. When she
died suddenly giving birth to their fourteenth child, the emperor
set about building a magnificent memorial to his wife. Everything
about the Taj was perfectly planned, from the white marble walls
that shimmer in the sunlight and sparkle by moonlight to the
countless decorative flowers made from precious gems that still
astound visitors today, Recent discoveries at the site make this a
timely account of a timeless monument.
Samurai Lord Inaba has been murdered in his sleep. To make matters
worse, the crime took place under the protective eye of the Shogun
himself. This is a case for Judge Ooka, Japan's own real-life
Sherlock Holmes, and his 14-year-old apprentice, Seikei.
Open this book to all the joys and troubles, the triumphs and
disappointments, of being an American girl. Here is the chance to
read selections from private diaries and look at the portraits of
real girls across two centuries. From best friends to boyfriends,
hair problems to homework problems, it seems there will always be
some things only girls can understand.
Maybe you'll be surprised at how similar these girls' diaries are
to your own. They took walks in the woods and read novels, had
trouble learning English as a second language, wrote essays about
George Washington for history class, experienced their first kisses
and first periods, and struggled to prove they were just as good as
boys.
But you'll probably also find that a lot of things were very
different for girls who lived a century or more ago. For instance,
have you ever named your bedposts after boys you like? Is the word
"pants" considered improper at your school? Do you wear a skate key
around your neck on a string, or shop for calico at a dry goods
store?
In these excerpts and images, girls of all ages will find surprises
and revelations and meet some new friends along the way. Here are
American girls from a vast array of backgrounds: wealthy and poor,
from urban and rural areas, both famous and not-so-famous. Be there
as they share friendships, school days, get into mischief, have
fun, fall in love, and become real American women.
Turn-of-the-century Paris was the beating heart of a rapidly
changing world. But the City of Light was also a violent place.
Criminals eagerly took advantage of the inventive nature of the
age--the first getaway car, increasingly dangerous weapons, more
creative disguises. The police battled back with a weapon of their
own: Alphonse Bertillon, the world's greatest detective, the
inventor of the mug shot and the crime-scene photo, and a brilliant
innovator who pioneered the new science of criminal investigation.
Then on August 21, 1911, came a crime like none other: Leonardo da
Vinci's "Mona Lisa" was stolen from the Louvre. It was assumed that
Bertillon would quickly solve the mystery and retrieve the
painting. It would not be so simple.
In "The Crimes of Paris," Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler tell the
gripping story of the theft and the investigation that followed.
Bertillon and his associates would pursue clues leading them into
the world of avant-garde artists, cheap apartments in Montmartre
and Montparnasse, cabarets, and from this first great mystery into
yet others. Their suspects would be everyone from the poet
Guillaume Apollinaire to J. P. Morgan to Pablo Picasso. A vivid
tapestry of Paris, daring thieves, and relentless investigators,
"The Crimes of Paris" is a heart-pounding true-crime thriller of
the highest order, as well as a brilliant account of the modern
detective.
Turn-of-the-century Paris was the beating heart of a rapidly
changing world. Painters, scientists, revolutionaries, poets--all
were there. But so, too, were the shadows: Paris was a violent,
criminal place, its sinister alleyways the haunts of Apache
gangsters and its cafes the gathering places of murderous
anarchists. In 1911, it fell victim to perhaps the greatest theft
of all time--the taking of the "Mona Lisa "from the Louvre.
Immediately, Alphonse Bertillon, a detective world-renowned for
pioneering crime-scene investigation techniques, was called upon to
solve the crime. And quickly the Paris police had a suspect: a
young Spanish artist named Pablo Picasso....
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The Hunters (Paperback)
Burt Wetanson, Thomas Hoobler
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R335
R282
Discovery Miles 2 820
Save R53 (16%)
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The authors of the award-winning "In Darkness, Death" share the
remarkable true story of "Frankenstein's" origins and the curse on
its creators.
Long dismissed as irrelevant by communist China, Confucianism is
experiencing a new resurgence in China and around the globe.
So-called New Confucianists seek to find a unity between their
religion and the modern world, rejecting any form of cultural
isolationism. Founded in China 2,500 years ago by a master
philosopher, Confucianism was a system of ethical behavior and
social responsibility that evolved into one of the great spiritual
traditions of the East. It has played a profoundly important role
in the evolution of Chinese civilization over the centuries and has
had a marked influence on other Asian cultures including those of
Vietnam, Korea, and Japan. ""Confucianism, Third Edition"" clearly
outlines the historical development of Confucianism, presents the
basic tenets of Confucian thought, traces its evolution in response
to the events of Chinese history, and examines its enduring
relevance to the contemporary world. Coverage includes: basic
concepts and beliefs of Confucianism; the teachings of Confucius;
Confucian literature, including The Five Classics; the effects of
political interference from China, Europe, and the United States;
and restoration of Confucianism in the 21st century.
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