Imagine if you were given the chance to step into a machine and journey through the barriers of time toward any moment in the past. Where would you go? What would you want to find out? After a lifetime of apprenticing under a professor and father figure whose theories made building such a device possible, Ben Stone was suddenly presented with the opportunity. His choice was one that many would make - to travel back to the crucifixion of Jesus and finding himself sealed in the tomb. What he experiences is not at all what he expected. This is just the beginning of his adventures! Join Ben as he leaps through time to discover some of life’s biggest mysteries.
An accessible history of the Roma people in England told from the inside. The Romany people have been variously portrayed as exotic strangers or as crude, violent, delinquent “gypsies.” For the first time, this book describes the real history of the Romany in England from the inside. Drawing on new archival and first-hand research, Jeremy Harte vividly describes the itinerant life of the Romany as well as their artistic traditions, unique language, and flamboyant ceremonies. Travelers through Time tells the dramatic story of Romany life on the British margins from Tudor times through today, filled with vivid insights into the world of England’s large Romany population.
The Earth Through Time, 11th Edition, by Harold L. Levin and David T. King chronicles the Earth's story from the time the Sun began to radiate its light, to the beginning of civilization. The goal of The Earth Through Time is to present the history of the Earth, and the science behind that hsitory, as simply and clearly as possible. The authors strived to make the narrative more engaging, to convey the unique perspective and value of historical geology, and to improve the presentation so as to stimulate interest and enhance the reader's ability to retain essential concepts, long after the final exam.
Embark on an epic adventure through time and space in Guardians of Destiny: A Journey Through Time and Cosmic Mysteries. A thrilling tale of courage, friendship, and the fight against the unknown awaits you! When a group of unlikely heroes — Meylin, a fearless warrior from ancient China; Marcus, a former Roman gladiator seeking redemption; Bao, a curious and technologically advanced panda guardian; Gaiting, a wise sage with celestial insights; and Shenlong, a mystical dragon with untold power — are brought together by fate, they must face a challenge that transcends time itself. From the ancient sands of Egypt to the majestic heights of the Great Wall of China, these heroes navigate a world where past, present, and future collide. Along the way, they confront powerful alien overlords — Pharaoh Ahmose I and Emperor Qin Shi Huang — whose sinister alliance threatens to unravel the very fabric of reality. With cosmic forces and interdimensional threats looming, the guardians must uncover ancient secrets, battle formidable foes, and embrace their destinies to save humanity from imminent destruction. Will their newfound bond be enough to thwart the impending alien invasion and restore balance to the cosmos? Or will they succumb to the dark forces that seek to control time itself? Why You Shouldn't Miss This Adventure: A Unique Blend of Fantasy and Sci-Fi: Dive into a world where ancient history and futuristic technology merge, creating a narrative that’s both groundbreaking and mesmerizing. Complex Characters with Rich Backstories: Follow the journey of diverse heroes, each with their own compelling motivations, personal struggles, and incredible growth arcs. Epic Battles and High-Stakes Drama: Experience adrenaline-pumping action scenes and strategic battles that keep you on the edge of your seat. Intriguing Mysteries and Twists: Unravel ancient prophecies, hidden secrets, and unexpected twists that challenge the heroes and keep readers guessing. A Story of Hope, Unity, and Courage: Witness the power of friendship and teamwork as the heroes learn to trust each other and fight for a cause greater than themselves. Guardians of Destiny: A Journey Through Time and Cosmic Mysteries is a spellbinding story filled with intense battles, unexpected twists, and unforgettable characters. Perfect for fans of fantasy, science fiction, and epic adventures, this novel will take you on a roller-coaster ride across worlds and centuries. Join the journey. Discover the mysteries. Become a guardian.
Steve Noon's award-winning A Street Through Time has been revised and updated for a new generation. In a series of fourteen unique illustrations, A Street Through Time tells the story of human history by exploring a street as it evolves from 10,000 BCE to the present day. Readers will see how the landscape and the daily lives of people changed as a small settlement grows into a city, is struck by war and plague, and gains trade and industry.
Named a 2011 Choice Outstanding Academic Title! Designated a Doody's Core Title! "This is a must-read for nurses who are interested in where nursing has been and what nurses have done to get to the present day. " Score: 94, 4 stars --Doody's Nursing has a rich history that consistently informs contemporary practice and standards. This book, by examining pivotal historical interventions across the spectrum of clinical care, allows nurses of today to incorporate the wisdom of the past into their own daily work. Maternal-child health programs, palliative care, tuberculosis, medications, pediatric care, and diabetes care, and more are discussed. This invaluable resource documents how and why specific nursing interventions came about, what aspects of these interventions are utilized today and why, and how nurses of the past have addressed and solved the challenges of practice, from adapting to new technologies to managing the tension of the nurse-physician relationship. Learn how nurses of the past 150 years have combated the challenges of: Providing care to victims of pandemics, such as yellow fever, tuberculosis, and influenza Adapting to new medical practices and technologies throughout the 20th century Integrating cultural sensitivity into clinical care for special populations and underserved communities Bringing public health services to rural communities Fighting for public health policies that support hospice services in the United States
A young boy falls down a hole in New York's Central Park and finds himself on a pirate ship. When he is given a magical map that transports him to other worlds, his adventure begins. Come along for the ride.
Mankind stands at a crossroad in the 21st Century. He must become more than mere flesh and blood or go the way of the dinosaur. Global warming, ice ages, asteroid hits, and other horrendous events inevitably will occur. Is man ready to step outside his fragile body and meet what is real? Regardless, given that man makes the correct choices, the next few centuries probably will be the last in which what man sees in the mirror will be totally recognizable. Soon he will learn to transfer his mind into whatever form and substance may be required to survive cataclysmic events, endure the rigors of space travel, and colonize other worlds, all of which are now hostile to him. In"Time Does Not Exist," scientist and 24th Century 'Sabertop,' Shaoping Chen, makes man's first successful attempt at time travel. She arrives in the 21st Century, but before she can return to her own era, she becomes involved in a murder and the disappearance of someone important to her mission. Catching the killer and rectifying a mistake all depend on the nonexistence of time.
It is 2011 as eighteen-year-old David Thorn nurtures big dreams of fame and college football. But when he breaks his arm the first week of his senior year, his life and his dreams explode into a million pieces. Now forced to face his new reality, David sits on the bank of a hidden lake on his grandpa's ranch and contemplates an empty future. Desperate for hope, David opens his heart to the God he has mostly avoided, but the heavens are silent—or so he thinks. As dark thoughts fill his mind, they suddenly begin appearing as words inside a semi-transparent stone lying by the water. Bewildered and shocked, he shamefully reads his thoughts. But as his own thoughts fade from the smooth rock, someone else's takes their place. In a miraculous way, David soon realizes that the living stone called an Airlis has linked him with Elli, a young angel in another time and dimension fighting battles of her own. As they courageously summon the courage to face their obstacles together, neither realizes how much their friendship will forever change their lives. Airlis is a tale of love, faith, friendship, and family as a teenager and an angel are connected through a living stone that inspires each of them to reach for something more.
