A story of passion and idealism, which describes a group of men and women in the Middle Ages whose destinies are fatefully linked with the building of a cathedral. In a country torn by civil war, two generations struggle to rise above their primitive circumstances and create something beautiful.

This novel is set against the infamous "No Popery" riots that were instigated by Lord Geroge Gordon in 1780, and terrorized London for days. Prejudice, intolerance, religious and nationalistic fervour, together with the villains who would exploit these political ends are Dicken's targets.

The early history of Earth covers such vast stretches of time that years, centuries, and even millennia become virtually meaningless. Instead, paleontologists and scientists who study geochronology divide time into periods and eras. What humans commonly refer to as the "Ice Age" is actually a series of fluctuating climate events that have occurred throughout the planet's history. These ongoing historical phenomena are difficult to conceptualize because...

Iggy Peck is an architect at his very core: When he’s not making houses out of food, his head is up in the clouds, dreaming of design. So he’s totally blown away when Ada Twist’s Aunt Bernice inherits an old house from ice-cream mogul Herbert Sherbert that is filled with countless rooms from all his favorite architectural periods. But something’s not quite right . . . Everyone says the house is haunted, and it seems that a number of priceless...

Your dream property is a shipping container away… Written for novice and experienced DIY enthusiasts, this is an A-to-Z guide to ensure your success in turning a plain shipping container into a beautiful home. In Shipping Container Homes Guide For Beginners, you'll discover: And so much more! With over 300 million freight containers sitting empty at ports around the world, you have a rare opportunity to turn a large metal box into your seventh heaven. Your...

The book is about a young girl, Clare who is full of questions, about the food she eats. In the book, the listener will follow her adventures as she sets out to learn about how vegetables grow. She plants and tends to the growth of a tomato plant and is thrilled when the first tomato appears, but she is concerned about what will happen when it ripens. Clare's Tomato is an entertaining children's story. It's also a chance for them to learn where...

A lively and magisterial popular history that refutes common misperceptions of the European Middle Ages, showing the beauty and communion that flourished alongside the dark brutality-a brilliant reflection of humanity itself. The word "medieval" conjures images of the "Dark Ages"-centuries of ignorance, superstition, stasis, savagery, and poor hygiene. But the myth of darkness obscures the truth; this was a remarkable period in human history. The...

"Those who look for the laws of Nature as a support for their new works collaborate with the creator." – Antoni Gaudi Halfway into the 19th century, Spain's Catalonia underwent a sweeping transformation when it was thrust into not one, but 2 golden eras – the Renaixença and the Industrial Revolution. It was during this explosive period of creativity, thriving prosperity, and invigorated patriotism that a steadfastly nonconforming and fascinatingly...

Popular blogger and self-taught decorator Myquillyn Smith (The Nester), helps readers accept and find beauty in imperfection, and find the freedom to take risks to create the home-and life-they've always wanted. This beautiful four-color book is full of photos and creative, easy ideas for arranging, decorating, and building a welcoming home. Myquillyn Smith is all about embracing reality-especially when it comes to decorating a home bursting with...

This audio book is the first of the series entitled "Micro Greenhouse in Your Backyard". The narrator has explained the benefits of owning a micro-greenhouse in the backyard of your house. In America, we are used to find a swimming pool in the backyard of many single family homes. In the near future, single family homes will be built with a Micro Greenhouse designed by SEAT, LLC. If you own a home in USA, you must listen to this audio book to enjoy...