I. G. Edmonds

An English grandmother in her sixties inherits a house in Greece from a man she had an affair with at the age of 19. The novel describes the reaction of her children to this intriguing event, with flashbacks to that romance. By the author of Meeting Lily.

Traces the history of Ethiopia from Biblical times to the present.

The world’s premier authority on religious traditions and his premier successor present a concise and timely guide to the history, teachings, and practice of Buddhism.

This series uses a selection of exciting and compelling stories from many different faiths, for all faiths. Vibrant artwork and photographs help to bring age-old stories to life. Each story is linked with a panel that explains how the story affects the way the faith is practised today. Suitable for middle primary.

Ten tales recount the clever and wise deeds of the legendary Japanese monk.

Introduces famous magicians throughout history and describes some of their best-known tricks.

Describes the events of the 6,000 mile march undertaken by Mao Tse-tung and his Communist followers as they retreated before the forces of Chiang Kai-shek.

A history of Pakistan, a country frequently torn by wars and still leading an uncertain existence.

Accounts of the major revolts and revolutions in world history including the beggar's revolt in the Netherlands, the American Revolution, the Russian Revolution, and the "26th of July Movement" in Cuba.

Describes the geography, history, culture, people, and present-day political situation of Cambodia.

A spellbinding sorcerer, he mesmerized her at first sight.... He had to be dreaming, Wyatt Damaron decided, when the beautiful woman appeared out of the mist, all grace and intriguing femininity in her silken clothes. But the golden fire in her eyes and the heat of her touch proved she was as real as his sudden longing to possess her. Once he persuaded Annie Logan to accept his gift of fierce desire, would she surrender the dangerous secrets that threatened to keep them apart? He'd vowed to move heaven and earth to protect the woman who'd ensnared his soul, but would this beguiling angel learn to trust him with her fragile heart?

Brief biographies of some famous practitioners of black magic throughout history. Includes Johann Faust, Cagliostro, John Dee, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Aleister Crowley, and others.

Traces the career of the magician known as the Great Lafayette and his partner, an extraordinary dog named Beauty.

Look around you! No matter where you are -- in a room, a bookstore, a car, a train or plane, or even a museum -- welding is there too. On top of, below, beside, inside, or outside, everywhere there are objects that have been put together with a weld. INTRODUCTION TO WELDING is written for the beginner. The book introduces the solid basics of good welding techniques and principles for the home hobbyist, the artist, the mechanic or plumber, as well as for the student who wants to become a professional welder. The two most common types of welding, arc and oxyacetylene, are presented through easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. The writing style is conversational, involving the "you" approach, and more than 200 photographs and 55 drawings enable the novice to "see" what is being read. The world of welding is a fascinating one, filled with many interesting and profitable activities. INTRODUCTION TO WELDING will help you discover and enjoy that world. You will learn how to set up your home workshop, how to fashion artistic metal sculptures, how to develop proficiency in doing your welds -- all this and more will acquaint you with the growing field of welding.