For almost two millennia, cathedrals have been among the most imposing, astonishing and inspiring buildings in Europe. Regardless of faith, their scale and architectural daring has never ceased to spark wonder. This guide traces the development of the cathedral from its earliest beginnings as a Bishop's house, through the Romanesque and Gothic periods and up to the most extravagant contemporary designs around the world. In doing so, it sheds light...

REVISED AND UPDATED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY EDITION Family historians depend upon thousands of people unknown to them. They exchange research with others; copy information from books and databases; and write libraries, societies, and government offices. At times they even hire professionals to do legwork in distant areas and trust strangers to solve important problems. But how can a researcher be assured that he or she is producing or receiving reliable...

Questions: We all have them, rattling around in the back of our minds. How did the country get like this? We have a cold civil war going on, with vast numbers of Americans convinced that our elections are being hacked, and the daily news is being faked. We see one president after another not only despised but reviled by half the people. Outside the U.S., we have terrorist enemies who've struck at nations around the globe, and who might eventually...

The reader will learn the basics about what corporate espionage is, and the best practices for reducing the possibility of theft of your company's proprietary products, services, contracts, and algorithms.

For years, Kenneth C. Davis has enlightened and enthralled us, opening our minds and tickling our fancies with his wonderfully irreverent, fun, and factual Don't Know Much About® books. He has carried readers on wild and edifying rides through history, mythology, geography, the Bible, the Civil War, even across the universe. Now, following on the heels of his triumphant New York Times bestseller Don't Know Much About® Anything, comes Don't Know...

Would you know what to do if you were lost in the bush? Sam loves the amazing bush, but he knows he's not to go into the bush alone. When Tuffy the dog escapes, though, Sam rushes in to save him...and before long, Sam realizes he's lost! What do you want your child to know if they are ever lost in the bush? What basic survival steps will they need to follow to increase their chances of being found? These are questions for every parent or person responsible...

Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of Yorkshire, or as it is sometimes beautifully referred to, God's Own County. Though this isn't the usual side of the county the tourists, travellers and residents see. This is the real Yorkshire, the strange and twisted nooks and crannies of the county's bizarre history—past, present and future. Following on from the bestselling Strangest Series now comes an eBook devoted to one of England's most beautiful...

This early work on beekeeping is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. A detailed study of the science of apiculture that is accompanied by extensive text diagrams and drawings. This is a fascinating read for the amateur or professional beekeeper and contains much information and anecdote that is still useful and practical today. Contents Include: Introduction; Advantages of Bee-keeping; The Honey Bee; Products of Bees; Combs; Modern...

From Homer to Harry Potter, from Chaucer to Charlotte's Web, a compelling book of quizzes on history's most influential literary works and writers Did a whale named "Mocha Dick" inspire Melville's masterpiece? Who was the first poet to speak at a presidential inauguration? Which French-speaking high school football star shook up the literary world? Do you freeze when someone mentions Faulkner? When the conversation turns to the Odyssey, do you want...

Brendan looks back at our History pointing out the good and the bad. He recognizes that we can't change the past but are responsible for our future through our actions and inaction's. He believes that God provides everything we need. It's up to us to do our part to make America great.