Explore Ireland with this accurate and fully updated road atlas.

Road atlas, at A4 size, covering the whole of Ireland featuring clear and detailed Collins colour mapping at a scale of 5.2 miles to 1 inch. Perfect for both residents and visitors touring

An author and artist who has continually stripped away the mystique of architectural structures that have long fascinated modern people, David Macaulay here reveals the methods and materials used to design and construct a mosque in late-sixteenth- century Turkey. Through the fictional story and Macaulay's distinctive full-color illustrations, readers will learn not only how such monumental structures were built but also how they functioned in relation to the society they served.
As always, Macaulay has given a great deal of attention to the relationship between pictures and text, creating another brilliant celebration of an architectural wonder.

Inspired by the classic geography series written by Charlotte Mason herself, Let's Explore The British Isles brings a living geography book to the 21st century, with modern facts and details, while retaining the same charming style.

Vital information comes alive, not as dry facts on a page, but as a story of England, Scotland, Wales, and both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Each short chapter, filled with photos, maps and illustrations, covers the physical and human geography of the British Isles. Discover the landforms, water forms and coastlines of these islands, as well as a concise but clear account of these countries' regions with their cities, countryside, agriculture and industry. Our journey is filled with topical details about historical events, famous people, inventions and anecdotes that are fascinating for readers both home and abroad.

Aimed at 8 to 11 year-olds, this book is suitable for reading to oneself, reading aloud or for narrating. It is ideal for use in an educational curriculum, school or homeschool, or simply for personal interest.

Caroline Walker is a qualified teacher and published author of young children's books. She lives in York, in the north of the UK, with her husband and a little daughter.

Gloris Smith Young is a freelance illustrator. She and her husband live far away from the British Isles in the American southwest in the state of Nevada.

Although it is a small country, Belgium has a rich history and captivating culture. Readers discover Belgium's role in European history, from the art of the Flemish masters to its significance in modern politics as home to the European Union. This volume explores iconic Belgian touchstones, such as chocolate and waffles, as well as the country's unique blend of French, Dutch, and German influences. Through vivid full-color photographs, an informative timeline, and intriguing fact boxes, students learn about the beauty and complexity of Belgium, inspiring a deeper appreciation for its global impact.

From the breathtaking fjords and northern lights to the vibrant cities of Oslo and Bergen, this volume uncovers the natural beauty and deep history that define this Scandinavian gem. The accessible main text explores topics such as the ancient Viking past, Norway's commitment to sustainability, and its modern contributions to technology and the arts. Through full-color photographs and intriguing fact boxes, this volume captures the essence of Norway, inspiring young readers to embrace curiosity and celebrate diversity.

Thoroughly revised, the seventh edition of this accessible and highly respected text provides a rigorous yet digestible introduction to the European Union. Additionally, it authoritatively explains developments that continue to bring challenges to this powerful institution in times of great political change.

Key features:

• Clearly covers the history, governing institutions, and policies of the EU;
• Fully updated with new tables, figures, and photographs;
• In-text features such as Chapter Overviews, Questions to Consider, and Further Reading encourage deeper research and debate;
• Sustained discussion of transformative and historical change in the upheaval of Brexit and its ramifications, and the future relationship of the UK with the EU;
• Through reflection on destabilizing issues such as immigration and the years of refugee crisis in Europe, the continued crisis in the eurozone, tensions with Poland and Hungary, Euroskepticism, Russia, and the rise of populism;
• Increased coverage throughout of women or minorities within the EU.

Jonathan Olsen presents the EU as one of the world's economic and political superpowers, which has brought far-reaching changes to the lives of Europeans and has helped its member states to take a newly assertive role on the global stage.

Essential reading for students of European and EU politics, this book offers an up-to-the-minute look at both the opportunities and existential threats facing the EU.

Inspired by the classic geography series written by Charlotte Mason herself, Let's Explore The British Isles brings a living geography book to the 21st century, with modern facts and details, while retaining the same charming style.

Vital information comes alive, not as dry facts on a page, but as a story of England, Scotland, Wales, and both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Each short chapter, filled with photos, maps and illustrations, covers the physical and human geography of the British Isles. Discover the landforms, water forms and coastlines of these islands, as well as a concise but clear account of these countries' regions with their cities, countryside, agriculture and industry. Our journey is filled with topical details about historical events, famous people, inventions and anecdotes that are fascinating for readers both home and abroad.

Aimed at 8 to 11 year-olds, this book is suitable for reading to oneself, reading aloud or for narrating. It is ideal for use in an educational curriculum, school or homeschool, or simply for personal interest.

Caroline Walker is a qualified teacher and published author of young children's books. She lives in York, in the north of the UK, with her husband and a little daughter.

Gloris Smith Young is a freelance illustrator. She and her husband live far away from the British Isles in the American southwest in the state of Nevada.

At the start of the school year, the pupils of Don Carlos' class in Year Six are feeling pretty relaxed. They're not expecting any novelties, and they're not worried about getting Don Xenaro as their teacher, whose belly is so big the only way he could be a mountaineer is in a lift. But in the school playground, while waiting to go to class, the pupils realize they have a new classmate - another girl! And girls were already a majority. The first thing the new girl, Estrela Canedo, does is give the boy sharing her desk a smackeroo. This sets the cat among the pigeons. She then asks the class if they can be friends. Some of the children take advantage of her gullibility; one boy is called Anxo, which means Angel, and Estrela thinks he must have a pair of wings. But her spontaneity and candour soon endear her to her classmates. She can take a joke; the only thing she can't take is when someone gets angry and raises their voice. A businessman, Ramón González, has been kidnapped for six months, and it will take this girl whom the doctors have labelled backward and whom the newspapers call mentally retarded to show the others the meaning of bravery and to highlight the cowardice of those who would deprive a fellow human being of their freedom. Candour - or truth - can be the only thing that saves us.

Fina Casalderrey is the recipient of the Spanish National Book Award for The Mystery of Lúa's Children. She is Spain's candidate for both the Hans Christian Andersen Award and the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. Also available in English are the novels Dove and Cut Throat and Just Imagine, Merche!, and the book of short stories Mother-of-Pearl Moons, all in Jonathan Dunne's translation. Manuel Uhía, the illustrator of this book, has illustrated more than a hundred works of Galician fiction. He is the recipient of illustration awards and has written several children's books of his own.

It was a cold winter night, and Maria was sitting on the hard bed in the narrow cell.The cold walls seemed to close all hope, and darkness enveloped every corner of the room.Next to her, Elena was leaning against the wall, looking at the small window through which the moon barely shone a silent bond had been created between them, a friendship born of desperation and the common desire to escape from chains the poverty that had followed them all their lives.
-Maria, whispered Elena, breaking the silence.
-I don't want to die here.I don't want to be just another forgotten story.Maria looked up and tightened the thin blanket around her shoulders.
- Me neither.But I know one thing: when we get out of here, nothing will stop us.We will do anything to stop living in misery.We swear now, Elena.We will be reborn, like a phoenix from the ashes.Elena smiled weakly and extended his hand.Maria shook it, and on that cold night, between the cold walls of the prison, their story began.A simple but powerful oath united them forever.What they didn't know then was that that oath would take them on an incredible path, sprinkled with challenges, sacrifices and triumphs.And that they would leave behind a legacy that would inspire whole generations.Thus begins the story of Maria and Elena, a story about friendship, struggle, ambition and how two women turned the greatest difficulties into the greatest victories.

Thoroughly revised, the seventh edition of this accessible and highly respected text provides a rigorous yet digestible introduction to the European Union. Additionally, it authoritatively explains developments that continue to bring challenges to this powerful institution in times of great political change.

Key features:

• Clearly covers the history, governing institutions, and policies of the EU;
• Fully updated with new tables, figures, and photographs;
• In-text features such as Chapter Overviews, Questions to Consider, and Further Reading encourage deeper research and debate;
• Sustained discussion of transformative and historical change in the upheaval of Brexit and its ramifications, and the future relationship of the UK with the EU;
• Through reflection on destabilizing issues such as immigration and the years of refugee crisis in Europe, the continued crisis in the eurozone, tensions with Poland and Hungary, Euroskepticism, Russia, and the rise of populism;
• Increased coverage throughout of women or minorities within the EU.

Jonathan Olsen presents the EU as one of the world's economic and political superpowers, which has brought far-reaching changes to the lives of Europeans and has helped its member states to take a newly assertive role on the global stage.

Essential reading for students of European and EU politics, this book offers an up-to-the-minute look at both the opportunities and existential threats facing the EU.

This volume brings together for the first time an updated collection of articles exploring poverty, poor relief, illness, and health care as they intersected in Western Europe, the Mediterranean and the Middle East, during a 'long' Middle Ages. It offers a thorough and wide-ranging investigation into the institution of the hospital and the development of medicine and charity, with focuses on the history of music therapy and the history of ideas and perceptions fundamental to psychoanalysis.

The collection is both sequel and complement to Horden's earlier volume of collected studies, Hospitals and Healing from Antiquity to the Later Middle Ages (2008). It will be welcomed by all those interested in the premodern history of healing and welfare for its breadth of scope and scholarly depth.

Eight-year-old Ruth, one of ten adopted children, recounts the sudden disruption of her stable, predictable lifestyle in the suburban Los Angeles as the family relocates to a rural Welsh village.

Her first impressions and gradual integration into life in Wales are described in a humorous but informative way, giving details of farms, castles, historic houses, mines and caves which only an insider could relate.

As she finds herself accepted in her new country and culture, she begins to confront the limitations and frustrations of life as a wheelchair-user with a life-long physical disability, but is able to foresee a positive future supported by a loving family and the God in whom she trusts.

This volume brings together for the first time an updated collection of articles exploring poverty, poor relief, illness, and health care as they intersected in Western Europe, the Mediterranean and the Middle East, during a 'long' Middle Ages. It offers a thorough and wide-ranging investigation into the institution of the hospital and the development of medicine and charity, with focuses on the history of music therapy and the history of ideas and perceptions fundamental to psychoanalysis.

The collection is both sequel and complement to Horden's earlier volume of collected studies, Hospitals and Healing from Antiquity to the Later Middle Ages (2008). It will be welcomed by all those interested in the premodern history of healing and welfare for its breadth of scope and scholarly depth.

This eBook introduces readers to the geography of Europe, covering the culture region as a whole rather than individual countries. The volume emphasizes the region's people and their various ways of life, considering how they have adapted to, used, and changed the natural environments in which they live.

Like other titles in the 10-volume Modern World Cultures set, Europe, Second Edition explores the geographical features, climate, and ecosystems; population, settlement, and culture; and the history and economy of the region at hand. Also covered are the region's diversity, challenges, and prospects.

Illustrated with full-color maps and photographs, and accompanied by a chronology, glossary, and further readings, these accessible titles offer an ideal starting point for research on the culture regions of the world.