In Russia's War: 1941-1945 , Richard Overy re-creates the Soviet Union's apocalyptic struggle against Nazi Germany, from the point of view both of the troops and of the ordinary civilians. In the course of human history there has probably been more terrible place than Eastern Europe in 1941-45. Estimates of total Soviet military and civilian deaths in the period w stand at more than 25 million.…
Four popular and well-loved authors share their expertise, offering a wide variety of styles for readers to admire and emulate.
Sharpen your sword, pick up your shield, and prepare to do battle as a knight! Discover everything you need to know about knights and castles with this brilliant book. One hundred facts, fantastic illustrations, and hilarious cartoons give you the inside story on castle life, while fun quizzes test your knowledge.
From the Back Cover The newest volume in the 5-Minute FUNdamentals Series, The Science Teacher's Activity-a-Day is a fun-filled resource for teaching hands-on science to middle and high school students. With over 180 five-minute hook or sponge activities, teachers will find it easy to capture students’ imaginations and introduce compelling science lessons. Inside this book, you will disco…
Sepuluh kisah yang paling terkenal dalam Alkitab dituturkan kembali sesuai cerita aslinya. Tiap kisah diceritakan dengan menarik dan penuh humor. Kisah-kisahnya dapat diceritakan hanya dalam waktu lima menit. [quoted from the back cover of the book].
Widely acclaimed as one of the finest books ever written on race and class divisions in America, this powerful novel reflects the forces of poverty, injustice, and hopelessness that continue to shape society. ... Right from the start, Bigger Thomas had been headed for jail. It could have been for assault or petty larceny; by chance, it was for murder and rape. Native Son tells the story of t…