When he's apprised at the last minute of a mandatory meeting abroad, Stone Barrington rushes off to Europe for a whirlwind tour of business and, of course, pleasure. But from the start the trip seems to be cursed, plagued by suspicious "accidents" and unfortunate events, and some of Stone's plans go up in flames--literally. Not a believer in coincidence, Stone sets out to learn the true source of his curious misfortune and finds that what appeared...

A photo essay documenting ancient Rome and the people who lived there as revealed through the many artifacts they left behind, including shields, swords, tools, toys, cosmetics, and jewelry. Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the fascinating story of ancient Rome. Superb color photographs of Roman armor, tools, jewelry and more give the reader a unique "eyewitness" insight into the history of the Roman Empire. See the sword of Tiberius,...

"Vibrant illustrations accompany information about the history of Rome. The narrative nonfiction text is intended for students in kindergarten through third grade."

Describes Roman gladiators, including their history, weapons, and way of life.

"From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Ruins and The Cold Millions comes a stunning collection about those moments when everything changes--for the better, for the worse, for the outrageous--as a diverse cast of characters bounces from Italy to Idaho, questioning their roles in life and finding inspiration in the unlikeliest places." -- We all live like we're famous now, curating our social media presences, performing our identities,...

"The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie back in time to meet famed Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius!"--

Condemned and yet feared by emperors, slaughtered and yet adored by the masses, and loved by women, the gladiator's life was invariably short, dramatic, and desperately violent. His existence was an abyss of bloody darkness illuminated only faintly by the distant hope of honor, wealth, public attention, and the adoration of women. Yet men gave up their freedom to become gladiators, noblewomen gave up their positions to elope with them, and emperors...

Examines the structure and defenses of an ancient Roman fort, Roman military life, and the campaigns waged by the Roman Empire against its enemies.

Toby O'Dare, former government assassin, is summoned by the angel Malchiah to fifteenth-century Rome--the city of Michelangelo and Raphael, of Leo X and the Holy Inquisition--to solve a terrible crime of poisoning and to uncover the secrets of an earthbound restless spirit, a diabolical dybbuk.

This book introduces the world of the ancient Romans, describing how they built great cities and road systems, how they conquered many foreign lands, and how they lived their daily lives.