Written by the author of "The Pocket Book of Patriotism", this book focuses on key British figures in history. From King Arthur and The Venerable Bede to St Patrick and William Wilberforce, it talks about their careers, highlighting key historical events, reinforced by quotes from the figures themselves, along with their hobbies and interests.
Throughout 1990s, Deric Longden has shared his life with Aileen Armitage and four cats: Thermal, Tigger, Frink and shabby old Arthur. And the cats have found that sharing a life with Aileen can be a painful business. She hardly trips over them, but they are always in danger of being mistaken for a cardigan, or locked away in the cellar.
The story of King Arthur and the Grail still holds a fascination for various people. This work traces its origins in early Christianity and Nordic mythology, and follows its development in medieval and modern times. It explores the parallels between the quest for the Grail and the medieval alchemists' search for the Philosopher's Stone.
Arthur and the grail stories appeared in this French prose cycle together for the first time; scholars explore its social, historical, literary and manuscript contexts and account for its enduring interest.
Presents classic stories that are retold in graphic novel format. This book features some of the world's best stories that range from medieval England to the pirate-haunted South Seas. It includes a glossary, discussion questions, writing prompts, and an author biography.
What if magic took over everything in its path? This is the fate of the old Hardbattle Bookshop. Magic has settled in every corner and brought chaos to Mr. Hardbattle's life, driving away all of his customers. Then one day, just when Mr. Hardbattle's had enough, a young boy named Arthur stumbles in. And soon Mr. Hardbattle, Arthur, and the lovable Miss Quint are banding together to reclaim the shop. A new home for magic must be found . . .
THIS IS NOT JUST ANOTHER TIME-SLIP ADVENTURE ... Callie and El are twins who live with their father. Callie, the artistic one in the family, loves the story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. And she loves computers. She wonders what would happen if she could use her father's sophisticated virtual reality program to change history, to manipulate past events? Callie's intrigue and passion lead her to accidentally zap herself and four other teenagers back in time to Arthur's court at Camelot. Not all of them know one another, but each of them have come to a turning point in their own lives in the 'real' world. Each of them must face a personal challenge that will change them forever. And yet danger also unites them as they work through their differences in a desperate bid to find their way back home. In writing 'Shalott', Felicity Pulman has not only created a compelling story, she has also provided a possible answer to the puzzle of the Lady of Shalott, one of the most intriguing and evocative of the Arthurian tales.
Arthur And The Revenge Of The Maltazard is een coop party game genspireerd op de gelijknamige film van Luc Besson Taxi The Fifth Element hellip. Speel meer dan 30 spannende minigames in verbluffende omgevingen uit de film Maak kennis met de verschillende personages in deze unieke party game waarin elkaar helpen de sleutel tot het succes is.KENMERKEN Herbeleef de beste momenten uit de film in 30 hilarische minigames Een nieuwe manier van samenspelen enkel door teamwork kan je winnen Kies je personage uit vele verschillende Minimoys. Compatibel met het balance board voor de Wii. Speel met je vrienden en familie dankzij de multiplayer tot vier personen. Spel en handleiding in het Nederlands.Kijkwijzer FearLeeftijd 7
The authors embark on a broad historical survey of the culture and historyexoteric and esotericof the Middle Ages. Their journey takes in King Arthur and the Celtic mysteries; Francis of Assisi, the Franciscans and the School of Chartres; Thomas Aquinas, Averroes, and the Dominicans; Cabbala and Jewish mysticism; heretics and the Cathars; Templar secrets; more.
The myth of Arthur has been the subject of romances and tales of valour since the Middle Ages, and Arthur's mythos has become entwined with the quest for the Holy Grail and its meaning. This book reveals the truth behind many of the key characters, places and myths.
Religious strife, Glastonbury legends, the bones of King Arthur and the curse of the Tudors... can astrologer John Dee help the young Queen Elizabeth to avoid it? And can fans of C.J. Sansom afford to miss Phil Rickman's stunning new series of historical crime thrillers?
Arthur en de Wraak van Maltazard is gebaseerd op de gelijknamige film en het boek van Luc Besson. In de tweede film van de trilogie keert Arthur terug naar de wereld van de Minimoys, waar hij zijn geliefde Selenia weer kan ontmoeten. De game laat je de mooiste momenten van de animatiefilm herbeleven via dertig minigames.De minigames spelen zich af op diverse locaties uit de animatiefilm en spelers kunnen hun favoriete Minimoy als personage kiezen. In deze partygame draait het om samenwerking, want de minigames zijn alleen te winnen als er goed wordt samengewerkt. Maximaal vier spelers tegelijk kunnen elkaar helpen om de minigames te winnen.
Religious strife, Glastonbury legends, the bones of King Arthur and the curse of the Tudors... can astrologer John Dee help the young Queen Elizabeth to avoid it? And can fans of C.J. Sansom afford to miss Phil Rickman's stunning new series of historical crime thrillers?
In order to find his grandfather's lost treasure and save the Minimoys, Arthur and his companions, including Princess Selinia, travel into the forbidden city ruled by Maltazard the Cursed.
A richly detailed fictional portrait of Henry VIII's first wife, Katherine of Aragon, the daughter of Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain, follows her from her passionate youthful marriage to Henry's older brother, Arthur, her widowhood, her marriage to Henry and her denial of her true love for Arthur, and the divorce that led to Henry's sec
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table have captured the world's imagination since medieval times. The tales of King Arthur are rooted in history, but over the years the facts have become shrouded in myth and mystery. In this beautifully illustrated book Arthurian expert John Matthews explores the legends that have grown around the king and uncovers the mysteries of Arthur's Britain. The numerous characters surrounding King Arthur are introduced and the facts behind the epic saga are rev
Features the stories ranging from Beowulf to King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, via Chaucer and Shakespeare, to the Bronte sisters, 'Alice through the Looking Glass' and 'Lord of the Rings'. This work takes the reader from medieval mystery plays to music hall and pantomime; painting; and music, with Purcell and Vaughan Williams.
Applies the tools of game theory and information economics to advance the understanding of how laws work. The organization of the text serves to highlight the basic mechanisms at work and to lay out a natural progression in the sophistication of the game concepts and legal problems considered.
