Articles related to "Historical Book"

Teen historical fiction is on the rise, with more and more absorbing stories and series' arriving in bookstores every season.

Award-winning children's author Selene Castrovilla talks about writing non-fiction historical books for children, choosing topics, bringing historical characters to life.

In Kenneth C. Davis's eyes, history can be hidden, at least in classroom textbooks. His new book uncovers first pilgrims, fighting women, and forgotten founders.

Brief biography of Sir Winston Churchill, war time leader who led Britain to victory, was also a literary man and an artist.

Why give dad a generic card or an ugly tie for his special day? Books are more personal and make the perfect alternative to the same old, tired Father's Day gifts.

A Guinea Pig's History is not what you'd think after skimming the title. Endersby skillfully weaves an addictive tale where genetics history is impossibly interesting.

Learn how small and home businesses can use online photo book publishers to create and print professional looking marketing, public relations and sales materials.

George Taylor and Irene Neu write out of need to construct a more meaningful railroad map. Taylor focuses on the historical areas and Neu on the economic areas.

Christian fiction is a booming market that many writers would like to break into. Fortunately, there are still some publishing houses that consider unagented fiction.

Students hear of the sales and campaigns. Let them learn much more about the presidency with a variety of learning activities in history as well as reading and writing.

Improved security and aesthetic upgrades for Egypt's Pyramids at Giza will please visitors and improve Egyptian economy.

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Andrew Graham-Dixon explores Michelangelo's attitude to art as a noble profession, the painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling and its symbolism, plus later works of art.

Although first published in 1994, Philip Sugden's historical investigation of the gruesome Whitechapel murders still stands out as a fact-based classic on Saucy Jack.

The evidence surrounding the unsolved murder of Hollywood hopeful Beth Short skillfully examined by a journalist who lived in LA when it happened.

The DAR is a historical and genealogical organization that is open to any women descended from an American patriot. Their resource library is valuable to genealogists.

For elementary and pre-teen readers, Samantha, Kit, and Julie aren't just dolls, movie characters, or book heroines. They are friends and mirrors of themselves.

A World Lit Only by Fire by William Manchester is a fascinating tale detailing the Middle Ages. It talks about the painful transition of the Medieval to the Renaissance.

Want to create a unique holiday or anniversary gift that a relative will treasure? A heritage scrapbook you make yourself can be the perfect gift.

"I have lit an everlasting incense stick. I want people to enjoy the perfume," said Kelkar as a tribute to the grandeur of a bygone era

Many people in the US are descendants of Pocahontas, the famous Indian princess. Here's how to determine whether you are one of them.

The Native American Indian culture is alive and colorful, but nuances of it are often unknown by others.

The apostle Paul went from persecuting Christians to being Christianity's most influential evangelist. The book of Acts tells the story of this dedicated servant of God.