Elsa Marston

Though unpracticed as a hostess, Cynthia assumes the necessary authority when the gazebo in which she and other children are sheltering floats off its foundation during a storm and ends up as part of a pirate's booty.

Gregory's attempt to turn his back yard into a rock garden is thwarted by a griffin that arrives one stormy night and does not want to leave.

Buying an ancient icon from a street merchant in Cairo opens a Pandora's box of intrigue and peril for a teenage girl at odds with her family.

A collection of five stories portraying Arab life in Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, and Iraq today.

A young fox who uses magic to change herself into human form learns that being true to herself is the best way to live.

"Of the older masterpieces on ancient Egypt, Erman's present work has retained its intrinsic value as a monument of erudition, perhaps manily on account of the immutable loveliness and naivete of Egyptian belles-lettres themselves. This is still an unsurpassed selection of poems, narratives and instructional manuals of wit and wisdom from the most ancient men of letters."--Aziz S. Atiya.

Describes some of the United States' most interesting archeological sites, such as Mystery Hill in New Hampshire, Mesa Verde in Colorado, and Serpent Mound in southwestern Ohio, and discusses the mysteries they present us.

Fourteen-year-old Princess Meret is unhappy with her future as consort of the Egyptian god Amun, especially after meeting Hector, a handsome Greek soldier, but when she is kidnapped, it is up to Hector and a young servant boy to help rescue her with the aid of the goddess Taweret.

A survey of Lebanese immigration to the United States with a discussion of the contributions made by Lebanese to various areas of American life.

A collection of true stories illustrating the importance of helping, caring for others, and doing even little things in the spirit of love and giving.

Traces the history, society, culture, and lasting influences of the Byzantine Empire, which grew from the decaying Roman empire and ruled from Constantinople from the fourth to the end of the fifteenth century.