“chris molan”

In this absorbing account, Ryan describes how maps gradually evolved, and the journeys of discovery that led to them. He shows how great ocean navigators opened sea routes. Finally, he tells how mapmakers are charting space--the latest frontier.... More

The life of the powerful Egyptian queen Cleopatra is examined, from her rise to power along with her brother Ptolemy to her historical yet notorious relationships with Roman Emperor Julius Caesar and Marc Antony. Full-color illustrations.Bring readers into the action with dramatic eyewitness account... More

Ancient documents show that many Bible events belong to history. But throughout the Bible story, the supernatural breaks through as the people of Israel see God at work in the world around them. This book examines those mysteries and explores their meaning. This ten-volume series uncovers the exciti... More

Peter, Wendy, Captain Hook, the lost boys, and Tinker Bell have filled the hearts of children ever since Barrie's play first opened in London in 1904 and became an immediate sensation. The story is read by British comedienne Dawn French on the accompanying CD. Full color.Peter, Wendy, Captain Hook, ... More

Celebrating the extraordinary achievements of real-life heroes such as Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, Marie Curie, and Neil Armstrong, this collection features twenty-three extracts. These compelling accounts of courage and determi-nation will both fascinate and inspire.... More

Representing a brave and insightful shift away from narrow perspectives on behaviour management, this book draws practitioners towards a more holistic understanding of ourselves and how we impact on children's learning and behaviour. The authors' brilliant new conceptual model of 'whole-brain' behav... More

Representing a brave and insightful shift away from narrow perspectives on behaviour management, this book draws practitioners towards a more holistic understanding of ourselves and how we impact on children??'s learning and behaviour. The authors??? brilliant new conceptual model of ???whole-brain?... More

Boards play a crucial role in ensuring that public and nonprofit publicly accountable and perform well. Following various failures and scandals they face increasing scrutiny, pressure and expectations. Serious questions have been raised about the ability of boards to govern effectively. Such concern... More