Continuing the series, Britfield & the Rise of the Lion will be released in Spring of 2021. Taking place throughout France, Tom and Sarah face an entirely new enemy, a nefarious and clandestine group with unlimited resources. With their ultimate destination as the castle Chambord, Tom and Sarah must first navigate through Paris streets and over rooftops, Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre, chased by an assassin determined to wipe out any potential threat to the British throne. Including old friends and new allies, Tom and Sarah's intense adventure is filled with twists and turns, unexpected betrayals and life changing revelations.
In alternating chapters, Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia tell how their privileged lives as the daughters of the Tsar in early twentieth-century Russia are transformed by World War and revolution.
Cinema Houston celebrates a vibrant century of movie theatres and moviegoing in Texas's largest city. Illustrated with more than two hundred historical photographs, newspaper clippings, and advertisements, it traces the history of Houston movie theatres from their early twentieth-century beginnings in vaudeville and nickelodeon houses to the opulent downtown theatres built in the 1920s (the Majestic, Metropolitan, Kirby, and Loew's State). It also captures the excitement of the neighborhood theatres of the 1930s and 1940s, including the Alabama, Tower, and River Oaks; the theatres of the 1950s and early 1960s, including the Windsor and its Cinerama roadshows; and the multicinemas and megaplexes that have come to dominate the movie scene since the late 1960s. While preserving the glories of Houston's lost movie palaces—only a few of these historic theatres still survive—Cinema Houston also vividly re-creates the moviegoing experience, chronicling midnight movie madness, summer nights at the drive-in, and, of course, all those tasty snacks at the concession stand. Sure to appeal to a wide audience, from movie fans to devotees of Houston's architectural history, Cinema Houston captures the bygone era of the city's movie houses, from the lowbrow to the sublime, the hi-tech sound of 70mm Dolby and THX to the crackle of a drive-in speaker on a cool spring evening.
The perfect companion to the award-winning, middle grade, adventure fiction novel Britfield and the Lost Crown! This enriching 8-week study guide, including a teacher answer key, will compliment your novel review while your students are enjoying an exciting and inspiring story. Including sections for Vocabulary, Comprehension, Technology and a Going Deeper application, the study guide has been developed according to National Educational Standards. Teacher Praise: "This excellent study guide can be used for students at any pace as the teacher has the freedom to pick from the assortment of activities which will meet the needs of ALL LEARNERS. It is an all encompassing guide incorporating the skills that we as educators are trying to develop - reading, writing, listening, speaking, and research." Tom has spent the majority of his life locked behind the cruel walls of Weatherly Orphanage, but when he learns that his parents might actually be alive, Tom is determined to find them. Together, with his best friend Sarah and armed with only the word “Britfield” as a clue to Tom’s mysterious past, the two make a daring escape. Now, they are on the run from a famous Scotland Yard detective and what appears to be half of the police officers in England! The hunt is on, but will Tom and Sarah be able to evade capture long enough to solve an even bigger conspiracy that could tear apart the country? Multiple Award-Winning Britfield & the Lost Crown by C.R. Stewart, is the first book in a thrilling seven-part series based on family, friendship, loyalty, and courage that is written for pre-teens, Y/A, and readers of all ages. Britfield and its heroes, Tom and Sarah, take readers on an epic adventure as they travel across England. With its stimulating language and stunning historical and geographical asides, Britfield engages the reader from the very first pages and doesn’t let go until it reaches its exciting conclusion! “Such a thrilling book filled with so much awesome history about England, crazy mysteries, and truly amazing characters. It had me hooked every second of reading it! I can’t wait for the sequel.” - Hannah, age 13, Kids’ Book Buzz - 5 Stars! ACCELERATED READER LEVEL: 5.6 PARENTS' CHOICE GOLD MEDAL AWARD
The Folger Shakespeare Library contains the finest collection of Shakespearean art ever assembled. Its 200 paintings include scenes from Shakespeare's plays, portraits of the actors, and portraits of the playwright and his contemporaries--works painted by artists including Benjamin West, Henry Fuseli, Thomas Sully, George Romney, and Thomas Nast. This lovely volume is an analysis, history, and catalogue of this important collection. It includes 34 color plates and several hundred b&w figures. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Winner of the 2014 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature A thousand years ago, the most perfect copy of the Hebrew Bible was written. It was kept safe through one upheaval after another in the Middle East, and by the 1940s it was housed in a dark grotto in Aleppo, Syria, and had become known around the world as the Aleppo Codex. Journalist Matti Friedman’s true-life detective story traces how this precious manuscript was smuggled from its hiding place in Syria into the newly founded state of Israel and how and why many of its most sacred and valuable pages went missing. It’s a tale that involves grizzled secret agents, pious clergymen, shrewd antiquities collectors, and highly placed national figures who, as it turns out, would do anything to get their hands on an ancient, decaying book. What it reveals are uncomfortable truths about greed, state cover-ups, and the fascinating role of historical treasures in creating a national identity.
This practical guide to Christian homeschooling addresses child development, education methods, and God’s Word on the subject. The prospect of taking on full responsibility for your child’s education can seem daunting. But with a little advice, some preparation, and knowledge of what God says in His Word about it, the rewards can vastly outweigh the challenges. God Schooling guides readers through both secular and Christian thought on child development and education methods, as well as Bible references that show us how God wants our children to be raised and educated. Homeschooling parent Julie Polanco also shares her own stories and advice based on nearly fifteen years of homeschooling her own children.
This thought-provoking guide explores Focus, Strength, Success, Wisdom, and Responsibility as the five keys to achieving any goal. Author and international consultant C. R. Stewart presents a solid structure backed by powerful examples and an honest approach. Each section is divided into chapters that present relevant stories and meaningful quotes, which provide insight and inspiration. Key concepts and points to focus on are listed at the end of the chapters, while a workbook with action plans guides readers through the steps of implementing these principles. Stewart incorporates strategies used by the Navy Seals and professional athletes into a systematic process of learning. He advises on how to deal with risks, develop character, and increase options. By building on these tenets and practicing the exercises in the book, readers will increase their momentum increases with each success, expand their confidence, and even change their belief system. Soon one can experience life differently, with a defined sense of purpose and clear view of the future.
Winner of over a dozen awards for pre-teen fiction, and counting. Britfield is a world of Adventure, Intrigue, Conspiracy, Mystery, and Suspense. He's spent the majority of his life locked behind the cruel walls of Weatherly Orphanage, but when Tom learns that his parents might actually be alive, he is determined to find them. Together with his best friend Sarah, and armed with only the word "Britfield," as a clue to Tom's mysterious past, the two make a daring escape. Soon, they are on the run from a famous Scotland Yard detective and what appears to be half of the police officers in England! The hunt is on, but will Tom and Sarah be able to evade capture long enough to solve an even bigger conspiracy that could tear our world apart? Britfield and the Lost Crown is ideal for pre-teens, Y/A, and readers of all ages. Britfield and its heroes, Tom and Sarah, take readers on a truly epic adventure. With its stimulating language and stunning historical and geographical asides, Britfield engages the reader from the very first pages and doesn't let go until it reaches its exciting conclusion! "Such a thrilling book filled with so much awesome history, crazy mysteries, and truly amazing characters. It had me hooked every second of reading it! I can't wait for the sequel." - Hannah, Kids' BookBuzz - 5 Stars! Parents' Choice Gold Medal Award. "A far-flung adventure story... Stewart writes in clear, descriptive prose and integrates alluring and novel details... an effect that offers an element of timelessness to the storytelling." - The Booklife Prize
