James Stephens (1882-1950), an Irish poet and story writer much admired by James Joyce, was famous for his retelling of Irish folk tales and mythology. This collection of ten tales includes \\\"The Boyhood of Fionn\\\", \\\"Oisin\"s Mother\\\" and \\\"The Wooing of Becfola\\\"....

This book is a comprehensive account of five extended modules covering the key branches of twentieth-century theoretical physics, taught by the author over a period of three decades to students on bachelor and master university degree courses in both physics and theoretical physics....

Mae Jemison was a bright child who was always fascinated by science. The top student and gifted dancer ignored naysayers and worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor and an astronaut. She then went on to become the first African-American woman to travel to space....

Meet Serena Williams. From the time she was five years old, Serena played tennis. Thanks to years of hard work and incredible talent she is considered by many to be the best female player ever. Serena\"s accomplishments aren\"t limited to the tennis court, though. She is also a successful entrepreneur and a dedicated philanthropist....

Эта книга — репринт оригинального издания, созданный на основе электронной копии высокого разрешения, которую очистили и обработали вручную, сохранив структуру и орфографию оригинального издания. Редкие, забытые и малоизвестные книги, изданные с петровских времен до наших дней, вновь доступны в виде печатных книг. ...

Eighty years ago Ramsay MacDonald took office as the first British Labour Prime Minister, the placards announcing LENIN DEAD, RAMSAY MACDONALD PREMIER. The judgement of historians on this short-lived minority administration in 1924, dependant on Liberal parliamentary votes, has often been 'in office, but not in power'....

Sometimes things just dont go our way. It can be hard to work up the strength to persevereespecially for a child. Thats where Perseverance: I Have Grit! can help. Chock full of familiar situations and helpful hints, this book gives readers the tools......

Theres no question about it a positive attitude leads to a happier life. But developing a happy disposition takes practice. Thats where Optimism: Sunny-Side Up! can help. Chock full of familiar situations and helpful hints, this book gives readers the......

We would all like to be considered kind and generous. But like other positive attributes, getting there takes practice. That’s where Kindness & Generosity: It Starts With Me! can help. Chock full of familiar situations and helpful hints, this book gives readers the tools they need to develop this important character strength....

Have you ever wondered what it\'s like to be a police officer or a firefighter? Turn to the Rookie Read-About Community series to find out! Simple, engaging text and vivid photographs show you what various workers in our communities do—and the contributions they make to our daily lives....

Who controls markets and profits from them? Does competition or monopoly result in a more beneficial economy? How can the economic playing field become fairer or more biased in either direction? The study of industrial organization extends to the core ofthese most important questions of economics....