A new edition of this fascinating and unusual journey through the world of maps and mapmakers, drawing on 700 years' worth of maps from the National Archives.A map is a snapshot of a place, a city, a nation or even the world at a given point in time - fascinating for what they tell us about the way our ancestors saw themselves, their neighbours and their place in the world. This magnificent collection, drawn from seven centuries of maps held in the National Archive...

Nei Gong has been a well-kept secret within the Daoist sects of China for centuries. Based upon the original teachings of the great sage Laozi, it has only ever been taught to close students of the masters chosen as the heads of the ancient orders.This audio book provides a breakdown of the entire Nei Gong process, and explains in plain English the philosophy which underpins Nei Gong practice, and which is based on the original teachings of the ancient Daoist priests. The methodolo...

In the enchanting collection, *The Santa's Great Treasure Chest: 450+ Christmas Novels, Tales, Carols & Legends,* readers are invited to embark on a literary journey through the multifaceted world of Christmas narratives. This anthology offers a kaleidoscope of stories, carols, and legends, skillfully encapsulating a range of emotions and experiences tied to the festive season. The compendium includes tales of joy, wonder, and reflection, with standout pieces that capture the essence of Ch...

e-artnow presents to you the greatest Christmas novels, magical Christmas tales, legends, most famous carols and the unique poetry of the giants of literature dedicated to this one and only holiday: The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott) A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) Silent Night The Night After Christmas The Child Born at Bethlehem The Adoration of the Shepherds The Visit of the Wise Men As J...

Learn to Draw 50 Magical CreaturesDraw 50 Magical Creatures teaches aspiring artists how to draw with ease by following simple, step-by-step instructions. Acclaimed author and illustrator Lee J. Ames shows you how to draw an enchanting variety of mystical creatures and legendary beasts, including a stately centaur, a frightening Cyclops, a playful fairy, a bashful mermaid, and so much more.Lee J. Ames’s drawing method has proven successful for children and adults alike over...

Set in 1897 Prescott, Arizona Territory, The Prescott Murders follows Haseya, a determined Navajo woman trying to build her own investigative business in a society that sees her as an outsider. When a boy goes missing and a high-profile murder shocks the town during its annual parade, Haseya is reluctantly drawn into a complex mystery riddled with prejudice, hidden motives, and local politics. With the help of a spirited yet troublesome young assistant named Raymond, she must navi...

More Menacing than the Menacing Moors, the Great Metropolis harbours evil and deviltry far more sinister than Dartmoor could offer - it is not for nothing that Watson describes London as the great cesspool draining the Empire of its dregs. Its evil stems from the hearts of the most heartless of men, evil against which a group of stalwart Londoners is determined to act.Knowledge is power and forewarned is forearmed, it is said, but fore-knowledge is fragile and Sherlock must balance probabi...

The Most Wonderful Christmas Tales Of All Time is an exquisite anthology that captures the heartwarming essence and infinite diversity of storytelling inspired by the yuletide spirit. Encompassing a range of genres from classic drama to fairy tales and transformative narratives, this collection splendidly showcases tales that explore themes of generosity, hope, and the magic of Christmas. The eclectic array of stories speaks to the classical, romantic, and even modernist literary contexts,...

The Winnipeg General Strike of 1919, which involved approximately 30,000 workers, is Canada's best-known strike. When the State Trembled recovers the hitherto untold story of the Citizens' Committee of 1000, formed by Winnipeg's business elite in order to crush the revolt and sustain the status quo.This account, by the authors of the award-winning Walk Towards the Gallows, reveals that the Citizens drew upon and extended a wide repertoire of anti-labour tactics to...

Many have been the retellings of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's intriguing accounts of the greatest of all sleuths, the world's first and, in his day, only consulting detective, Mr. Sherlock Holmes, but occasionally there comes along a new rendering of the man's adventures and his moments of insightful brilliance.The Saga of Sherlock Holmes is one such a retelling, though so different in its format that of the great ACD (and his, then, and still very-much-alive, creation) might well have been mo...

Released in 2007 and the first handbook-sized practical training guide to provide easily accessible, detailed information on how to get good images, make key measurements and report findings, the first edition of Echocardiography rapidly become a bestselling echocardiography manual. Now in its second edition, and reflecting the most recent international cardiology and echocaridography society guidelines, the handbook has been extensively updated throughout and features new sections coveri...

This 10-session course is tailored to enhance the vocabulary of 9th graders, focusing on their educational needs and developmental stage. It covers over 100 words, such as 'feign,' 'zoology,' 'stolid,' 'renegade,' 'rapport,' and 'insidious,' chosen for their relevance to both academic curricula and everyday language.Each 15-minute session is designed to fit into a busy academic schedule while being interactive and engaging, catering to various learning styles. The course employs a ...