Richard Platt

Looks at life in ancient Rome through the fictional diary of Iliona, a girl traveling from Greece to Egypt when her ship is boarded by pirates and she is captured and sold at auction as a slave to a Roman couple who provide her with clothing, food, and an education, and allow her the freedom to explore the fascinating empire.

Explores various types of forensic science, such as DNA analysis, fingerprinting and ballistics.

Discover the life of pirates on the sea.

A historical account of Julius Caesar, covering his personal life, political career, assassination, and the Rome of his time.

"Meet plants that prickle, sting, or even munch insects for lunch!" --back cover.

Facts and figures for the curious reader. Covers more than 30 fascinating "general knowledge" topics, including shapes, tides, the solar system, and the periodic table.

Presents a compendium of some of the most world-changing discoveries and inventions of all time, including the first use of money, the discovery of antibiotics, and the invention of artificial intelligence.

When it comes to marketing, this can seem like a daunting task, especially if you don't know what you are doing, but it is essential if you are serious about running your business smoothly. With your business and doing promotions, you have to go the extra mile, it can't be wishful thinking or the shotgun approach, and you can't just tell them about it and woo them in. You have to stand out from the rest and let them know who you are. Showing customers...

An illustrated history of espionage that profiles different types of spies, discusses the technological evolution of electronic surveillance, and describes the tools, devices, and weaponry used by spies throughout the world. Includes wall chart and CD-ROM with clip-art.