In this chronicle of the years from 1377 to 1485, Costain describes the reigns of Henrys and Richards, who were born to the House of Plantagenets. He focuses on Richard III. Was he the villain we see on stage, or the whipping boy of history? Costain holds the latter view and presents compelling evidence.
First published in 1953, this classic recounts the story of Basil, a young silversmith, who is commissioned by the apostle Luke to fashion a holder for the cup Jesus will ultimately use at the Last Supper.
Did you know that eating the right foods at the right time of day can optimize your chance of successful weight loss? Eating regular meals and following the natural biorhythms of your body will leave you energized and positive, without feeling hungry. Understand the Glycaemic Index (GI) and make the energy released by different foods work in your ...
In this book to accompany the series, respected dietician Lyndel Costain delves deeper into the causes of weight gain, examining and explaining unhealthy attitudes towards food and offering strategies to develop healthy eating habits in their place. Lyndel shows you how to fit good food into your daily routine without drastically altering your ...
In "Inviting Women's Rebellion", Anne Costain examines the development of the women's movement from its appearance in the 1960s, through its formative years to its peak in the 1970s, and into its recent "decline". The women's movement brought about significant changes in language, health care, education, the arts, individual psychology, and a ...
Consultant, dietitian, and nutritionist Lyndel Costain looks at the latest research into phytochemicals and tells the facts behind the claims and headlines. What are phytochemicals? Phytochemicals are the bio-active compounds in plants ("phyto" simply means plant) that give them their color and flavor. They are vital to plants' survival, aiding ...
The It's True! series of nonfiction feature breezy writing and quirky cartoons designed to capture and hold the interest of preteens. Hauntings Happen looks at the supernatural: psychics, UFOs, teleportation -- the mysteries of the mind.
This volume combines chapters by a distinguished group of social movement scholars, from both sociology and political science, who use perspectives ranging from political process theory to rational choice and collective action approaches to evaluate the functioning of institutions of American government and the public policies that they produce. A ...
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The Cultural Landscape: An Introduction to Human Geography
