With the same quirky brilliance that drew fans to his previous work, Ian Frazier narrates the history of his family from early colonial days to the present. He reconstructs two hundred years of middle-class life, visiting small towns his ancestors lived in, reading the books they read, discovering the larger forces of history that affected them. He observes family members during the Revolutionary ...
From ancient standards and ancestral shields to modern coats of arms and the flags of emerging nations - learn the fascinating language and visual vocabulary of arms, banners and ensigns that knots together the diverse strands of our history and brings alive today the colours and textures of a rich cultural heritage shared and revered by all the nations of the world.
Suetonius (C. Suetonius Tranquillus, born ca. 70 CE), son of a military tribune, was at first an advocate and a teacher of rhetoric, but later became the emperor Hadrian's private secretary, 119-121. He dedicated to C. Septicius Clarus, prefect of the praetorian guard, his Lives of the Caesars. After the dismissal of both men for some breach of court etiquette, ...
Absolutely the "Bible" of Cherokee Genealogy. New, 336 page 2nd Edition, partially in four color. If the information in this remarkable new book doesn't lead a person to proof of their Cherokee roots, nothing can!
A rich assortment of versatile motifs, this collection allows designers to endow any graphic project with an aristocratic air. The 438 images, available in a lavish range of styles and sizes, include coats of arms emblazoned with stars, chevrons, florals and foliates, birds, animals, mythical creatures, and scores of other devices.
"Out, damned spot!"For some, it's an obsession. For the Queen of CleanŽ it's a snap! Now you can tame even the most vexing spots and stains with this handy pocket guide, drawn from the royal bestsellers Talking Dirty with the Queen of CleanŽ and Talking Dirty Laundry iwith the Queen of CleanŽ. Here are Her Majesty's most sought-after stain removal ...