This revelatory study of Russian medieval history and the age of Mongolian conquest “infuses the subject with fresh insights and interpretations” (History). In the 13th century, a Mongolian confederation known as The Golden Horde dominated a vast region including Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and the Caucuses. Though it would hold power into the 15th century, the influence of the Mongolian Empire on Russian history and culture has been all but...

"Editors Alan Nolan and Sharon Eggleston Vipond's insightful essays provide fresh perspectives on the Iron Brigade's exploits, detailing military and political events in the words of actual combatants." Military ReviewOriginally called "The Black Hat Brigade" because the soldiers wore the regular armys dress black hat instead of the more typical blue cap, the Iron Brigade was the only all-Western brigade in the Eastern armies of the Union. From Brawner...

Visit the afterlife with explorer Bruce Moen, as he maps out the territory ahead of us all-beyond physical death-in this remarkable second book in the Exploring the Afterlife series. The ultimate travel memoir, Voyage Beyond Doubt allows you to witness the power of the human mind as Moen uses his Monroe Institute training to communicate with the dead, journey through the afterlife and come back again with a greater understanding of life, death, and...

Share a rainbow of sights and sounds with your baby as you discover the wonders of color together! Join puppet host "Vincent Van Goat" as he creates six Van Gogh masterpieces exploring red, green, blue, yellow, orange, and purple. World Of Colors is a spirited celebration of creative expression.

This whimsical book teaches one of the oldest and most common magickal arts: working with candles. The author offers tips on choosing candles to harmonize with astrological signs, how to burn candles effectively as a spell component, how to make magickal candles from scratch, and more. "Although we know that fire was discovered in prehistoric times, the candle as we know it did not exist until about 1200.

By following the easy directions in this book, you will learn more about yourself than you ever believed possible. This book will give you the answers you have been looking for about your life's path, karmic lessons in this life, inner guidance, your personality, and what your soul desires. The book gives you the keys you need to unlock your personal information. You will be able to unlock secrets for your friends and family, also. Shirley makes it...

Imagine walking down the street and running into an Ankylosaurus. Its heavy, plated body and thick spines would surprise anybody! But despite its size and armor, this 'stiff lizard' could move pretty quickly when it needed to. Discover how Ankylosaurus continues to surprise scientists--and unsuspecting readers--to this day. The Exploring Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures series is the first stepping-stone in developing a child's knowledge of prehistoric...

The massive Diplodocus was one of the largest creatures around when it walked the Earth. When paleontologists discovered its fossilized bones sixty-five million years later, Diplodocus captured the imaginations of some of the richest and most powerful men of the time. Find out why this 'double-beamed' dinosaur continues to fascinate scientists and readers alike to this day. The Exploring Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures series is the first stepping-stone...

Life was often difficult for the Iguanodon. It couldn't fight larger dinosaurs with sharp teeth or pointy spikes. Even thunderstorms could pose a danger. Learn how Iguanodon survived on Earth for nearly twenty million years and why its fossils have been discovered all over the planet. The Exploring Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures series is the first stepping-stone in developing a child's knowledge of prehistoric natural history. By learning about...

In 1922, a team of scientists endured many hardships while traveling to Mongolia in search of dinosaurs. Readers will reap the benefits of their trials as they learn all about the new dinosaur they discovered there--the Psittacosaurus. The Exploring Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures series is the first stepping-stone in developing a child's knowledge of prehistoric natural history. By learning about the incredible creatures of the past, readers...