English Middle Ages

The Valentine Adventures of the Clever Black Kids Detective ClubIntroducing the newest collection of short stories for kids ages 8-12, "The Clever Black Kids Detective Club Valentine Adventures"! These engaging and captivating stories are written especially for children aged 8-12 and are full of relatable, inspiring, and empowering tales that can help shape young minds. Join the Clever Black Kids Detective Club on new exciting adventures as they learn valuable lessons about understanding identity, building self-esteem, and helping others. INSIDE THE BOOK Engaging and captivating stories ...

Full of thrilling and unexpected connections among history, psychology, economics, neuroscience, and more, Selfie is an unforgettable book that makes sense of who we have become. Ranging from Ancient Greece, through the Christian Middle Ages, to the self-esteem evangelists of 1980s California, the rise of the "selfie" generation, and the era of hyper-individualism in which we live now, Selfie tells the epic tale of the person we all know so intimately - because it's us.

King John is familiar to everyone as the villain from the tales of Robin Hood - greedy, cowardly, despicable, and cruel. But who was the man behind the legend? Was he a monster or a capable ruler cursed by bad luck? In this new book, best-selling historian Marc Morris draws on contemporary chronicles and the king's own letters to bring the real King John vividly to life. John was dynamic, inventive, and relentless but also a figure with terrible flaws.

A treasure trove of fun and friendship with a talking fox, for kids 7-10. Enjoyed by thousands of happy readers! Over 2000 five-star series ratings and reviews on Amazon and Goodreads! This collection includes books 1-6 of the My Fox Series in one huge 600+ page volume (not a boxed set): * Book 1 - My Fox Ate My Homework * Book 2 - My Fox Ate My Cake * Book 3 - My Fox Ate My Alarm Clock * Book 4 - My Fox Begins * Book 5 - My Fox Ate My Report Card * Book 6 - My Fox, My Friend Forever My name is Jonah Johnson and I'm in the sixth grade - but please call me Joe. I don't have to tell you, but ...

To 12-year-old Molly Nathans, perfect is: the number four; the tip of a newly sharpened No. 2 pencil; a crisp white pad of paper; her neatly aligned glass animal figurines. What's not perfect is Molly's mother leaving the family to take a faraway job with the promise to return in one year. Molly knows that promises are sometimes broken, so she hatches a plan to bring her mother home: Win the Lakeville Middle School Poetry Slam Contest. The winner is honored at a fancy banquet with white tablecloths. Molly is sure her mother would never miss that. Right?

Escape back in time to the Medieval Scottish Highlands and meet the roguish outlaw Reardon MacLaurin! Three Steamy Historical Scottish Romances in one bundled set! Her Outlaw Highlander: Anice Grant is a hard-working lass, focused on caring for her brother, yet loneliness overwhelms her. Everyone, it seems, has found someone to love. Everyone but Anice, who pines for her brother's friend. When a strange man comes to her aid and fights of a band of brigands, her surprise is unfathomable when she sees her daring savior is none other than Reardon. Reardon believes that once he is on Grant land...

16 years of peace and prosperity have passed since Lord Otori Takeo united the Three Countries. Takeo and his beloved consort, Kaede, have three daughters and a happy family life. Their success has attracted the attention of the distant Emperor and his general, the warlord Saga Hideki, who covet the wealth of the Countries. Meanwhile, the violent acts and betrayals of the past will not lie buried, and other secrets will not stay hidden. Everything that Takeo and Kaede have achieved is threatened.

Mean Girls - The Teenage Years, is the latest series by Katrina Kahler and Kaz Campbell, and the girls are loving it! This book combines Book 1 (Hello High School), Book 2 (Bully Boy), and Book 3 (Trust). It continues the story of Sandy and Remmy from Mean Girls. They have now entered High School, and with that comes many new experiences, including new friends and passions. Both girls have boyfriends, but love can be a very rocky road. Peer pressure and bullying impact both step-sisters as they strive to discover who they really are and what they want from life. These three dramatic books ...

KID DETECTIVE ZET: The World's Favorite Way To Learn About Ancient Egypt 12-year-old Zet is on the trail of his latest mystery: priceless amulets are disappearing all over ancient Egypt. Worse, his best friend is being treated more like a prisoner than a student at a secretive jewelry apprentice school. Are the evil teachers and jewel thefts related? When Zet receives a desperate message hidden inside an amulet, he's determined to rescue his friend. Armed with a brainy sister who can read and write hieroglyphics, Zet searches for clues. Can he expose the wicked plot and take down the ...

Unravel the Evolution of Gender Roles in Italian Families As a sociologist, you understand the profound impact that family dynamics have on society. Yet, the intricate evolution of gender roles within Italian families, from the Middle Ages to today, remains a complex puzzle. Are you seeking a comprehensive analysis that delves into these transformations and their societal implications? Discover how traditional gender roles have shaped and been reshaped by historical events, cultural shifts, and social movements in Italy. Gain insights into the historical foundations of Italian family ...

Attractive Divorcee. Handsome College Student. Secret Passion. Suzanne Palmer was an attractive 45-year-old divorcee in a time before online dating, and social media. She was lonely until she met Wayne Sloan, a handsome college student working part-time as a waiter, in an upscale restaurant. Suzanne and Wayne became lovers, and the romance continued until Wayne met a stunning blonde, named Roxanne Jones, in one of his college classes. It isn’t long before Roxanne wants to introduce Wayne to her parents. As everyone gathers at the beach for a long weekend Wayne has to decide if he can keep...

Ah, 55. Gateway to the golden years! Professional submitting. Emotional maturity. Easy surfing toward the glassy blue waters of retirement...Or maybe not? Middle age, for Sandra Tsing Loh, feels more like living a disorganized 25-year-old's life in an 85-year-old's malfunctioning body. With raucous wit and carefree candor, Loh recounts the struggles of leaning in, staying lean, and keeping her family well-fed and financially afloat - all those burdens of running a household that still, all-too-often, fall to women.

A savvy businessman. A reckless mercenary. And a flame that never faded. Tiberon Winterskies doesn’t believe in fate. The shrewd orc businessman prides himself on smart deals, careful planning, and never offering up his heart to be trampled again. So Tiberon’s ready to run when his old flame Dredge turns up with a dangerous proposal. Dredge doesn’t believe in regret. After growing up among the Winterskies orcs like so many other war orphans, the human mercenary struck out to find himself–and found himself trapped in a dangerous cycle of vengeance and bloodshed. But Dredge grudgingly...

The famous conqueror from the European continent came ashore with thousands of men, ready to set up a new kingdom in England. The Britons had resisted the amphibious invasion from the moment his forces landed, but he was able to push forward. In a large winter battle, the Britons’ large army attacked the invaders, but was eventually routed, and the conqueror was able to set up a new kingdom.

Over 450 hilarious jokes with a laugh-out-loud cartoon on every page. Hundreds of rib-ticklers that promise hours of fun for young readers! Packed with side-splitting jokes about ninja’s, ghosts, school, animals, and much, much more. This book is an easy read with wonderfully silly illustrations on every page for even more laughs. The fun doesn't stop. This mega collection of jokes for kids is fully illustrated, family-friendly, and filled with modern and classic jokes. It will help kids improve their reading comprehension and verbal skills. They’ll be laughing so much they won’t ...

In Search of the Dark Ages is an unrivalled exploration of the origins of English identity, and the best-selling book that established Michael Wood as one of Britain's leading historians. Now, on the book's 40th anniversary, this fully revised and expanded edition illuminates further the fascinating and mysterious centuries between the Romans and the Norman Conquest.

Now more than ever, other cultures are affecting our everyday lives—and our children need to learn about the other countries of the world and their history. Susan Wise Bauer has provided a captivating guide to the history of other lands. Written in an engaging, straightforward manner, this revised edition of The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 2: The Middle Ages weaves world history into a story book format. Who discovered chocolate? What happened to the giant Fovor of the Mighty Blows? Why did the Ottoman Turks drag their war ships across dry land?

This audiobook is perfect if you love history or just want to know more cool facts. It’s like a time machine that takes you back to amazing times in history! With 1500 interesting facts bringing history to life, you’ll see the past in a whole new way.

Redemption. Magic. Untamed Passions. After the thrilling discovery of her fae heritage and a heart-stopping quest for the Sword of the Middle Ages, Hunter Jones finds herself entangled in another perilous adventure. This time, the stakes are higher, the magic more potent, and the enemies more dangerous. Amidst the haunting beauty of Scotland, a new mission calls to her — a mission that could tip the balance in an ancient conflict between vampires and werewolves. Hunter is not alone; Exeter, the dragon shifter who captured her heart, is by her side. Their bond, forged in the fires of their...

Psst...hey kid...do you want to read some scary stories? You do? Well, that's just great, because I happen to have four beautifully wicked stories for you to check out late at night under your blankets when your parents have gone to sleep. Grab your flashlight and prepare yourself for a ghoulish treat. Includes these scary stories: Beware the Blue Hubbard Camp Chin-up Here, Boy! Night at the Nursing Home