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Author
Series
Stone Barrington novels volume 35
Language
English
Description
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...
2) Woman of god
Author
Language
English
Description
"St. Peter's Square, Rome. White smoke signals that a new Pope has been chosen. Is it possible that the new Pope is a woman? The world is watching as historic crowds gather in Rome, waiting for news of a new Pope, one who promises to be unlike any other in the Church's history. Some followers are ecstatic, but the leading candidate has made a legion of powerful enemies. From a difficult childhood with drug addled parents, to a career as a doctor on...
3) Ancient Rome
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
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,...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.8 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Shakespeare readers will further be able to understand and appreciate the text of this play with the help of explanatory footnotes on the language and expressions used and a history of Shakespearean theater and writing.
5) Rome
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Vibrant illustrations accompany information about the history of Rome. The narrative nonfiction text is intended for students in kindergarten through third grade."
7) Gladiators
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
©2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes Roman gladiators, including their history, weapons, and way of life.
Author
Publisher
Penguin
Pub. Date
1987, ©1985
Language
English
Description
"A portrait, a history and a superb guide book - this beautifully written, informative study captures the seductive beauty and the many-layered past of the Eternal City. From its quasi-mythical origins, through the opulent glory of classical Rome, the decadence and decay of the Middle Ages and the beauty and corruption of the Renaissance, to its time at the heart of Mussolini's fascist Italy, Christopher Hibbert details the turbulent and dramatic...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"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,...
Author
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Voices of Rome. Four stories which allow Davis's much-loved characters Marcus Didius Falco and Flavia Albia new space and opportunity as they face villainy, tragedy, accident, confusion and fear. Four pivotal events, fact and fiction. Each story is told with wry humour, and underpinned by human wisdom, courage and love."-back cover.
Author
Series
Magic tree house. Original series volume 31
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie back in time to meet famed Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius!"--
12) Roman places
Author
Series
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
1995.
Language
English
Description
Describes houses, villas, kitchens, vineyards, forts, baths, shrines, and other places in use during the time of the Roman Empire and discusses how each place fitted into the lives of the Roman people.
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2001, ©2000
Language
English
Description
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...
14) Ancient Rome
Author
Publisher
World Almanac Library
Pub. Date
2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
This book presents information on ancient ruins, quotations, records, and works of art to describe daily life in ancient Rome.
15) Roman forts
Author
Publisher
Gloucester Press
Pub. Date
1990.
Language
English
Description
Examines the structure and defenses of an ancient Roman fort, Roman military life, and the campaigns waged by the Roman Empire against its enemies.
Author
Series
Nero novels volume 2
Publisher
Berkley
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
With the beautiful and cunning Poppaea at his side, Nero Augustus commands the Roman empire, ushering in an unprecedented era of artistic and cultural splendor. Although he has yet to produce an heir, his power is unquestioned. But in the tenth year of his reign, a terrifying prophecy comes to pass and a fire engulfs Rome, reducing entire swaths of the city to rubble. Rumors of Nero's complicity in the blaze start to sow unrest among the populace--and...
Author
Series
Songs of the seraphim volume 2
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
©2010
Language
English
Description
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.
19) Ancient Romans
Author
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Language
English
Description
"In a shadowy antiques shop in Rome, violinist Julia Ansdell happens upon a curious piece of music-- the Incendio waltz-- and is immediately entranced by its unusual composition. Full of passion, torment, and chilling beauty, and seemingly unknown to the world, the waltz, its mournful minor key, its feverish arpeggios, appear to dance with a strange life of their own. Julia is determined to master the complex work and make its melody heard. Back home...
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