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Mastering the West: Rome and Carthage at war (Ancient warfare and civilization)
Par Dexter Hoyos, B. D Hoyos. 2015
A turning point in world history, the Punic Wars of 264-146 BC pitted the Romans and the Carthaginians against each…
other in a bloody and protracted conflict. Historian Hoyos recounts this century of battle while investigating resources, politics, postwar impact, and leadership roles. Some violence. 2015Killing Jesus: a history (Bill O'Reilly's Killing)
Par Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard. 2013
Political commentator O'Reilly and historian Dugard chronicle the political and social milieus in which Jesus lived. They discuss Rome's domination…
of Judea, Jesus's spiritual journey, and the events that led to his crucifixion. Some violence. Bestseller. 2013Herod the Great: statesman, visionary, tyrant
Par Norman Gelb. 2013
Biography of Herod (73 BCE-4 BCE), a Jew with Arab ancestors, who was appointed king of Judaea by the Romans…
in 40 BCE and ruled until his death. Uses primary sources to illustrate Herod's accomplishments as a builder, philanthropist, and military leader who was also a ruthless tyrant. 2013Potatoes on rooftops: farming in the city
Par Hadley Dyer. 2012
Explores the many ways that people grow food in urban environments, from rooftop gardens to school and community plots. Covers…
various topics such as pests, space, light, pollution solutions, composting, harvesting water, and more. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2012Ancient Greece (Understanding world history)
Par Hal Marcovitz. 2013
Discusses the history, politics, mythology, arts, sciences, and philosophy of ancient Greece. Highlights notable people, such as Alexander the Great…
and Aristotle, and covers events, including the Trojan and Peloponnesian wars, during the country's dominance from 1250 BCE until 146 BCE. For junior and senior high readers. 2013The murder of Cleopatra: history's greatest cold case
Par Pat Brown. 2013
Criminal profiler Brown recounts her 2011 journey to Egypt to investigate the death of the ancient ruler Cleopatra in 30…
BCE. Posits that instead of the accepted tale of suicide by snakebite, the queen was murdered by Roman conqueror Octavian. 2013Zealot: the life and times of Jesus of Nazareth
Par Reza Aslan. 2013
Religious scholar, author of No God but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam (DB 61297), uses historical records…
and New Testament accounts to portray Jesus the man as a charismatic, radical Jewish nationalist. Discusses ways the early Christian church strategically reshaped Jesus's teachings. Bestseller. 2013The drunken botanist: the plants that create the world's great drinks
Par Amy Stewart. 2013
Horticulturalist examines the many plants used over the centuries and throughout the world to create intoxicating beverages. Discusses fermenting, distilling,…
suffusing, and growing plants for mixers and garnishes. Includes more than fifty drink recipes. Bestseller. 2013The art of the visit: being the perfect host, becoming the perfect guest
Par Kathy Bertone. 2012
Hospitality suggestions for dealing with friends and family in your home or theirs. Discusses creating a welcoming environment, planning activities,…
and making your needs known. Offers ideas for hostess gifts and provides guidance for handling pets, the elderly, children, and teens. 2012Syndicated columnist offers tips on cleaning, cooking, entertaining, grooming, coping with emergencies, and other home matters. Provides updates on years-old…
hints, such as treating ink stains with rubbing alcohol instead of hairspray, and vintage solutions that still work, including using a rubber band to prevent paint drips. 2009Simple-living blogger shares recommendations for reducing reliance on material possessions, using time effectively, and recognizing the power of simple pleasures.…
Covers managing debt, downsizing a household, and creating a meaningful work life. Includes a list of action items after each chapter. 2012Cleopatra and Antony: power, love, and politics in the ancient world
Par Diana Preston. 2009
Dual biography of Cleopatra, the fourth-decade-B.C. Egyptian queen, and Mark Antony, a Roman general, within the political, historical, and military…
context of the time. Details their love affair, their enemies, and their suicides, which led to the conquest of Alexandria and annexation of Egypt by Roman ruler Octavian. 2009The well-designed mixed garden: building beds and borders with trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and bulbs
Par Tracy DiSabato-Aust. 2009
Detailed guide to designing a diverse garden that incorporates both herbaceous (soft-stemmed) and woody plant material of various heights, textures,…
colors, and blooming times. Covers site evaluation including soil and light considerations, plant selection, placement, and maintenance. Offers twenty-seven sample combinations of compatible plants. 2003Greece (Countries of the World)
Par Jen Green. 2009
History of the ancient European country of Greece, the birthplace of Western culture. Covers the first Olympic games in the…
700s B.C.E., the second-century B.C.E. Roman conquest, and occupation by Italian and German troops during World War II. Describes Greece's people, regions, and ecosystems. For grades 3-6. 2009A really short history of nearly everything
Par Bill Bryson. 2008
Explores the mysteries of time and space including the Big Bang to explain the arrival of life on planet Earth.…
Discusses scientists and their discoveries, fossils, chemistry, the Earth's bulge and size, plate tectonics, bacteria, trilobites, asteroids, human species, and future possibilities for our world. For grades 5-8. 2008How to sew a button: and other nifty things your grandmother knew
Par Erin Bried. 2009
Ten grandmothers who lived through the Great Depression contribute practical, money-saving tips for housekeeping and personal care. Step-by-step instructions cover…
cooking, gardening, composting, cleaning, mending, grooming, budgeting, and menu planning. Also includes advice for staying on good terms with family, neighbors, and friends. 2009The death of Caesar: the story of history's most famous assassination
Par Barry Strauss, Barry S Strauss. 2015
Historian Barry Strauss recounts in great detail Caesar's officers' careful planning while preparing to assassinate their leader, including a strategy…
to avoid vengeance from Caesar's friends and the planting of a mole in his entourage. Strauss also discusses what the killers hoped to accomplish with Caesar's death. Some violence. 2015All new square foot gardening: grow more in less space! (All New Square Foot Gardening)
Par Mel Bartholomew. 2006
In this update to Square Foot Gardening (RC 21079, BR 05870), the author advises using six-inch-deep boxes containing soil that…
requires no digging or fertilizing and vertical frames for climbing plants. Recommends creating wider aisles and elevating boxes for easier access. Gives plant-by-plant suggestions for extending the growing season. 2005First apartment smarts (Get Smart with Your Money Ser.)
Par Ann Byers. 2010
Guide for first-time renters. Suggests creating a plan to address needs, wants, and concerns and constructing a practical budget. Offers…
housing-search strategies, resources, checklists, tips for moving in, and more. For senior high and older readers. 2010The backyard homestead: Produce All The Food You Need On Just A Quarter Acre! (Backyard Homestead Ser.)
Par Carleen Madigan. 2009
A how-to manual for producing food in residential yards of varying sizes. Provides detailed instructions for growing vegetables, fruits, nuts,…
herbs, and, if space allows, grains. Shares tips for raising dairy animals, poultry, and other sources of meat. Includes information on beekeeping, cheese making, and food preparation and storage. 2009