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The study of ancient law has blossomed in recent years. In English alone there have been dozens of studies devoted to classical Greek and Roman law, to the Roman legal codes, and to the legal traditions of the ancient Near East among many other topics. Legal documents written on papyrus began to b... More

This book focuses on the qualities, both natural and cultivated, of those who teach rather than on the techniques they use because far too much attention has been given to explaining the process of teaching and not nearly enough to describing the people responsible for that process. ... More

Both a thoughtful celebration of the learning process and a practical guide to becoming a better student, this engaging and helpful book is designed to help students of all ages attain their full potential for success in any area of study.... More

A newly revised edition of this classic work, exploring the diverse qualities essential for teaching in today’s educational environment. According to Banner and Cannon, to be an effective teacher requires much more than technical skill. Great teaching is an art that combines a wide range of intellec... More

A collection of works on everyone&’s favorite gentleman sleuth: Sherlock Holmes.This compendium of Sherlockiana compiled by Vincent Starrett, one of the world&’s foremost Holmes experts, is sure to please fans everywhere. Enjoy scholarly works on such topics as: &“Was Sherlock Holmes an American?,&”... More

Fasten your seatbelts for an anthology of turbulent tales curated by Stephen King and Bev Vincent. This exciting new collection, perfect for airport or aeroplane reading, includes an original introduction and story notes for each story by Stephen King, and brand new stories from Stephen King and Joe... More

Fasten your seatbelts for an anthology of turbulent tales curated by Stephen King and Bev Vincent.This exciting new collection, perfect for airport or aeroplane reading, includes an original introduction and story notes for each story by Stephen King, and brand new stories from Stephen King and Joe ... More