English Middle Ages

An eighth grader dares to direct the school play. Can she handle her cast of peers? Aimi Wilby loves theater and writing. With the spring play coming up, the budding author is thrilled to be assigned as an assistant director. Diligent Aimi can’t believe it when her teacher abruptly quits, and she is chosen to write and direct the entire production. Aimi refuses to be deterred even when she loses her mentor, her cast members fight, the school administrators prove apathetic, and parents are constantly overbearing. However, what the intrepid teenager fears most is that she will disappoint ...

Discover what life was like for the first-ever Europeans during the Stone Age. Then, fast forward to the Bronze and Iron Ages when the first advanced civilizations emerged in Europe. You’ll discover more about the ancient civilizations of Greece, Rome, and the Northern European barbarians.

Introducing Once Upon a Winter’s Break™ by Juniper Penbrook: A Modern-Day Retelling of A Christmas Carol! Solaris Dreamscapes Publishing House is proud to introduce a fresh take on a timeless story woven with the whimsy and quirkiness reminiscent of children’s classics. Dive into the delightful universe of Once Upon a Winter’s Break™ by the imaginative Juniper Penbrook. Harper's magical journey is a year-round delight. It's a tale for all seasons, packed with charm and adventure, perfect to enjoy any day of the year! As the winter season settles in, prepare to join the audacious ...

Jenny knows everything about Henry - even things that haven't happened yet - and she has big plans for him. She's going to make him the most popular boy in the school, and a hero too - whether he wants her to or not. But Jenny's plans don't always work out as she wants them to, often with exciting or amusing results.

All the pivotal evolutions, developments, breakthroughs, issues, forces, and institutions of the thirteenth century are reviewed here by James Joseph Walsh at length and in depth... The work was published in 1913 and remains an essential look at a great century of the Middle Ages with almost everything in it: early universities, the church's influence, the strides made in public education, technical and economical developments, important thinkers and writers of the period - you name it, it's all in here!

The office of bishop of Rome, is one of the most powerful positions in the world. As an ancient institution stretching back for centuries, the papacy has a history that is marked by archaic and modern customs alike. The history of the men who have held this position is fraught with villainous and heroic actions that have left a profound impact on the development of civilization as we know it, both in the West and East.

In 1978 America is still licking its wounds from the Vietnam War, an impeached president and skyrocketing oil prices. The people of the country are suspicious, questioning their government at every turn, and it’s an environment allowing conspiracy theories to flourish. It shouldn’t be a surprise one of these theories parallels a long-standing enigma we typically laugh at when we see it – and we see it all too often. Specifically, we look in wonder at the people who not only have a complete ineptitude when using power tools, but we also fear for their lives when they do so. Ironically,...

There can be no doubt that military conflict between France and England dominated European history in the 14th and 15th centuries. The Hundred Years War is of considerable interest both because of its duration and the number of theatres in which it was fought. Drawing on the latest research for this new edition, Hundred Years War expert Professor Anne Curry examines how the war can reveal much about the changing nature of warfare: the rise of infantry and the demise of the knight; the impact of increased use of gunpowder and the effect of the war on generations of people.

Nine-year-old Max Beatty is still struggling with the recent death of his father. One day after school, he follows an injured dog into a condemned house, ravaged by fire. To Max’s amazement, he finds himself inside a beautiful home, inhabited by a loving family from the 1930s. Max’s interactions with the family will change not only his life, but those of everyone around him, both living and dead. Part ghost story, part coming-of-age thriller, The Ghosts of Normal follows Max’s struggle to separate fantasy from reality, long enough to bring a killer to justice.

Dive into a world where knights, intrigue, and the quest for knowledge collide! From the architectural wonders of Gothic literature to the heart-pounding raids of Vikings and the devastating plagues, this audiobook covers every angle. Each chapter unfolds like a tapestry, rich with facts that define one of history's most captivating epochs.

More than 78 million American adults are nearing the age when unexpected aches and pains, weight gains, sudden illnesses, and confusing mental changes begin to occur. As children, our questions about how our bodies will change are met with knowledge and patience - anything to make the transition as seamless as possible. But at 50 or 60, there’s no one to help us figure out whether the changes we’re experiencing are a cause for concern or just a normal part of aging. Is This Normal? is a guidebook that focuses on putting this generation at ease by answering their most common questions.

In the time period between the fall of Rome and the spread of the Renaissance across the European continent, many of today’s European nations were formed. The Catholic Church rose to great prominence. Some of history’s most famous wars occurred. And a social class system was instituted that lasted over 1,000 years.

It is the year 1051. Something is amiss in the sleepy seaside village of Gorleston and the young brothers Gyrth and Leofwine are sent to investigate, hoping to avoid the ire of their father the might Earl Godwin of Wessex after one of their pranks went awry. Reknowned as fools among the ruling class, they have been given a chance to redeem their reputations. The bright and busy village of Gorleston has suddenly become suspiciously quiet and the brothers are tasked by the Earl Harold to find out why. The unexpected discovery of a naked body only serves to complicate things for the pair. They...

In the fourth and final part of Ernest Postlethwaite’s ground-breaking journal, our hero returns from an unexpectedly eventful trip to England more determined than ever to pursue his dream of achieving total integration into Spanish village life. What could possibly go wrong?

Through a blend of memoir and history, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Kai Bird recounts the Western experience in the Middle East and just why it has been so turbulent. Through Bird ’s Zelig-like presence, the reader experiences the Suez War of 1956, the June 1967 War, and the Black September hijackings of 1970 that led to the Jordanian Civil War. Bird ’s memoir also shows how all of these momentous events led to the rise and tragic downfall of a secular Arab nationalist ethos.

In the heart of the Serengeti, a young hippopotamus named Kijani discovers an ancient secret that threatens the delicate balance of his homeland. As drought grips the savanna and mysterious metal objects appear, Kijani must embark on a perilous journey to save his community and the entire ecosystem. Joined by Zuri, a swift gazelle, and Tano, a wise old tortoise, Kijani faces the Trials of the Guardian – challenges that will test his courage, wisdom, and heart. But dark forces are at work, led by the cunning Nyota, who seeks to disrupt the natural order for her own gain. As Kijani and his ...

A middle grade fantasy book that both teens and young adults will enjoy! Perfect for kids who love adventure, dragons, and epic battles! Salem is a young warrior and Medea is a solid white angel dragon, as well as the princess of the northern angel dragons. She is a fireless type of dragon with fur instead of scales. Angel dragons didn't possess the ability to breathe fire and had very little defense since they didn't have scales, but fur instead. The angel dragons did possess the ability to use advanced magic, being a magical type of dragon they had the ability to use advanced magic. ...

Katarina was sold away to a man she did not know. Such was the fate of many a young girl in the 17th century.The marriage would combine the power of two families. Fate has other ideas. Not only is she saved from the old, wicked Count, she is found by a powerful man. But there is much more to her than she knows. Heinrich is going to save her - just in time. #TheStoryTeller

At first blush, fifty-two-year-old Renee Harris appears to be a confident sophisticated woman. Hidden are the scars of deep pain and fear. A meeting in an ordinary elevator will not only take Renee to the designated floor but also on a journey of discovery. Chaplain Lance Freeman’s only thought is to help a family in their hour of need though unknown to him, the woman in the elevator needs him more than the family down the hall. Elevators can be strange things. Full of ups and downs, they may be used as a vehicle to change the course of someone’s life. Renee and Lance are about to find ...

London: a settlement founded by the Romans, occupied by the Saxons, conquered by the Danes and ruled by the Normans. This unremarkable place - not even included in the Domesday Book - became a medieval maze of alleys and courtyards, later to be chequered with grand estates of Georgian splendour. It swelled with industry and became the centre of the largest empire in history. And rising from the rubble of the Blitz, it is now one of the greatest cities in the world.