Random House, Inc. is the largest general-interest trade book publisher in the world. It has been owned since 1998 by the German private media corporation Bertelsmann and has become the umbrella brand for Bertelsmann book publishing. Random House also has a movie production arm, Random House Films, of which the most recent release was One Day. The company is also creating story content for media including video games, social networks on the web, and mobile platforms.
Ancient history is the aggregate of past events WordNet Search - 3.0, "History" from the beginning of recorded human history to the Early Middle Ages or the Postclassical Era. The span of recorded history is roughly 5,000 years, with Cuneiform script, the oldest discovered form of coherent writing, from the protoliterate period around the 30th century BC.see Jemdet Nasr period, Kish tablet; see also The Origin and Development of the Cuneiform System of Writing, Samuel Noah Kramer, Thirty Nine Firsts In R..
The Emirate of Transjordan (إمارة شرق الأردن '), also hyphenated as Trans-Jordan and previously known as Transjordania or Trans-Jordania''', was a British protectorate established in April 1921. There were many urban settlements beyond the Jordan River, one in Al-Salt city and at that time the largest urban settlement east of the Jordan River. There was also a small Circassians community in Amman. ξ1 http://www.roughguides.com/destinations/middle-east/jordan/amman/circassians/
History (from Greek ἱστορία, historia, meaning "inquiry, knowledge acquired by investigation") is the study of the past, specifically how it relates to humans. It is an umbrella term that relates to past events as well as the discovery, collection, organization, and presentation of information about these events. The term includes cosmic, geologic, and organic history, but is often generically implied to mean human history. Scholars who write about history are called . Events occurring prior to wr..
Frank Vincent ZappaUntil discovering his birth certificate as an adult, Zappa believed he had been christened "Francis", and he is credited as Francis on some of his early albums. His legal name was always "Frank", however, never "Francis". Cf. Zappa with Occhiogrosso, 1989, The Real Frank Zappa Book, p. 15. (December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993) was an American musician, bandleader, songwriter, composer, recording engineer, record producer, and film director. In a career spanning more than 30 ..
Jeffrey L. "Jeff" Smith (January 22, 1939 – July 7, 2004) was the author of several best-selling cookbooks and the host of The Frugal Gourmet, a popular American cooking show which began in Tacoma, Washington in 1973 as Cooking Fish Creatively and later moved to WTTW in Chicago, and Natan Katzman's A La Carte Communications, where it aired nationally on PBS from 1983 to 1997.
Eleanor of Aquitaine (Aliénor, Éléonore, Alienora; 1122 – 1 April 1204) was a member of the Ramnulfid dynasty of rulers in southwestern France, and one of the wealthiest and most powerful women in western Europe during the High Middle Ages. She inherited the Duchy of Aquitaine from her father, William X, in 1137, and by successive marriages became queen of France (1137–1152) and then England (1154–1189). She was the patron of literary figures such as Wace, Benoît de Sainte-Maure, and Bernart..
Cake is a form of bread or bread-like food. In its modern forms, it is typically a sweet bakeddessert. In its oldest forms, cakes were normally fried breads or , and normally had a disk shape. Determining whether a given food should be classified as bread, cake, or pastry can be difficult.
Marvel Masterpieces is the name of several subsequent sets of trading cards, printed during 1992-2008, depicting characters and events from Marvel Comics. Featuring large, vividly drawn card fronts and backs detailing trivia, each card showcased a different personality from Marvel's body of work.
The Kaveri, also written Cauvery in English, is a large river. The origin of the river is traditionally placed at Talakaveri, Kodagu in the Western Ghats in Karnataka, flows generally south and east through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and across the southern Deccan plateau through the southeastern lowlands, emptying into the Bay of Bengal through two principal mouths.
A zygote (from Greek ζυγωτός zygōtos "joined" or "yoked", from ζυγοῦν zygoun "to join" or "to yoke"), is the initial cell formed when two gamete cells are joined by means of sexual reproduction. In multicellular organisms, it is the earliest developmental stage of the embryo. In single-celled organisms, the zygote divides to produce offspring, usually through Mitosis, the process of cell division.
Dolly Rawlins is free again. She's served her sentence for her husband's murder and now she's looking to collect a cool £6 000 000 in diamonds hidden after a robbery eight years ago. She had dreams of a new life and the diamonds will help her start ..
She gave her daughter everything. But everything was not enough. HBO’s new miniseries Mildred Pierce brings to life the memorable characters introduced in James M. Cain’s classic 1941 novel of pride and privilege in the middle class. Starring O..
Emmy Rossum (The Phantom of the Opera) Zach Gilford (TV’s Friday Night Lights) and Ashley Springer (Teeth) head up a stellar cast including Ana Gasteyer (Mean Girls) Rooney Mara (A Nightmare on Elm Street) comedienne Sandra Bernhard (TV&..
Get ready to experience everyone's favourite Mother Hen at her most outrageous in her very first live tour Blu-Ray! Prepare for a riot of bad behaviour with Mrs. Browns Boys Live and see the Mrs. Brown's Boys TV show as you've never seen it before - all ..
Get ready to experience everyone's favourite Mother Hen at her most outrageous in her very first live tour DVD! Prepare for a riot of bad behaviour with Mrs. Browns Boys Live and see the Mrs. Brown's Boys TV show as you've never seen it before - all your..
CLOSEOUTS . Your young yogi will appreciate the open sides and cool feel of this Marika Speckled jersey shirt as she learns new poses. Available Colors: POLAR BERRY. Sizes: S, M, L.
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I command. You obey. Everybody gets what they deserve. Lotos Abstraction: a beautiful woman with a big gun living in a destroyed 21st century. Too bad she's been taken hostage by an entity simply known as the Martinet. Now it's Lotos' quest to infiltrate t..
Sultry icon Reiko Ike plays Ocho Inoshika a gambler and pickpocket operating out of the Tokyo in the early 1920s. At a young age Ocho witnessed the brutal murder of her father killed by the local Yakuza. Now grown up she deftly makes her living on the ..
Can this weak-kneed boy become the greatest martial artist of all time? Yeah Kenichi's a total wimp. He's always getting picked on and doesn't have a lot of friends to stick up for him. The guy needs motivation if he hopes to graduate in one piece. Well..
What do you do when you're hit by a quarter-life crisis ? At first fancying himself an enigmatic poet , twentysomething Art gradually realises that he must take action if he's going to escape his life as a struggling musician. The answer comes within th..
This Hasbro B5181000 Elsa doll comes beautifully dressed in a snow queen gown inspired by the fashions she wears in Disney's Frozen. Her bodice, peplum, and skirt are removable for easy outfit changes. Your little dreamer will have so much fun creating Els..
Barbella is an earth-type Skylander with the sentinel combat specialty - she is the best fitness trainer in all of Skylands. She spreads the message all across Skylands that a healthy diet and exercise lead to true happiness.
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After a brush with the law Maria Bennett (Katerina Graham) has returned to her gritty Bronx roots to rebuild her life with nothing but a talent for street dance and a burning ambition to prove herself. She finds refuge in the place that made her..
Based on the bestselling novel by Joanna Trollope this is the four-part adaptation by Hugh Whitemore (A Dance to the Music of Time). Anna Bouverie (Lindsay Duncan) chafes at her limited life as a vicar's wife in a small English town. When her hu..
The amplifier features 1 Ohm of minimum speaker impedance and the variable bass boosts function allows you to adjust the center frequency, changing the character of the bass in dB increments. The sub-sonic filter with a frequency of 15-40 Hz cuts sub-bass ..
A black and white chequered scarf from BeckSöndergaard. Crafted from a silk and wool blend, the ?Furman? scarf is a large rectangular scarf and is finished with a tassel trim. ? R.R. 50% Wool, 50% Silk Dimensions: 110 x 200cm
As a true patron of couture, she is credited with having discovered and fostered the careers of famed designers Alexander McQueen and Philip Treacy, among others, and was recognized the world over as their great muse, friend and confidant. While she also d..
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While most other girls her age are worries about school and clothes and boys, Cass has spent most of her life traveling the world with her travel TV-show-host parents. She gets to visit fabulous places and loves connecting with people via her popular blog..
She''s accepting a delivery from IKEA in her shared studio apartment when her uncle calls to break the news: Helen''s adoptive brother is dead.
According to the internet, there are six possible reasons why her brother might have killed..
She was adopted at age three after her parents were killed in a car crash. At least that''s what her adoptive mother Shelley has always told her. Shelley is also a hairdresser. But beyond that, mother and daughter don''t see eye to eye ..
For Mack McKinley and his team of GhostWalker killing machines, urban warfare is an art. But despite a hard-won knowledge of the San Francisco streets, Mack knows from experience that too many things can still go wrong. Danger was just another part ..
But he's the prime suspect after someone steals a fifty million dollar executive jet, and FBI agent Veronica Montero put him squarely in the crosshairs. As she digs, she discovers Nash's secret--a revelation that, if made public, would stun the world. Oper..
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Electronic learning toy has 20 Educational Activities
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Download new stories, music, and e-cards
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PC-connected with customized downloads
Electronic learning toy has 20 Educational Activities
Pretend social network play with animal friends
Download new stories, music, and e-cards
Carry handle and mouse storage for easy portability
Vtech Tote & Go L..
PC-connected with customized downloads
Electronic learning toy has 20 Educational Activities
Pretend social network play with animal friends
Download new stories, music, and e-cards
Carry handle and mouse storage for easy portability
Vtech Tote & Go L..
Nylon straps with Velcro® secures the bass station. It comes with a remote bass control, adjustable low-pass crossover, subsonic filter, variable 6dB bass boost, phase cancelling switch for max bass output and two automatic turn-on options. The 11PT8 al..
These headphones were manufactured with an ultra small in-ear design comes with 3 interchangeable rubber ear caps that gives optimal fit in all ears and blocks out external noise. Small, but efficient speakers give dynamic bass and precise sound. The sensi..
It has removable comfort hand grips and piano locks. This Powerlock is made of 100 stainless steel. The Powerlock has a Hex Bolt construction that provides the versatility to change components. This includes a nylon pouch. S60N-CP Features: EOD 2.0 22 Tool..
Ruth clings to a boat in a stormy sea while her father (Michael Craig) swims out in a desperate attempt to save her. He is too late and she is flung from the boat onto the nearby rocks bleeding and unconscious. Arriving at the hospital he and his wife ..
Oakley Icon Pocket T-Shirt in blue with a single buttoned chest pocket and a mesh back for ventilation and comfort. The slim fit T-shirt features vented hems to ensure a full range of movement. Finished with contrast stitching across the shoulders a media..
Oakley Icon Pocket T-Shirt in blue with a single buttoned chest pocket and a mesh back for ventilation and comfort. The slim fit T-shirt features vented hems to ensure a full range of movement. Finished with contrast stitching across the shoulders a media..
Wall sconce. 1 Light. Installation: Dry locations. Certification: UL. Specifications: Voltage 120 volt. Accommodates (1) 60W E 12 candelabra base bulb. Dimensions: Shade: 6'' H x 5'' W x 5'' D. Wall plate: 15.5'' H x 4.5'' D. Overall dimensions: 16'' H x 6..
Table lamp. Material: Metal. UL listed. Including the shade. Color/Finish: Reflective back tiles inlayed into the drum accents. Specifications: Uses 60 watt max bulb. Dimensions: 26'' H x 11'' W x 11'' D, 5 lbs.
This stainless steel napkin dispenser fits 3 3/8 x 4 13/16 lowfold napkins. At full capacity, this dispenser fits 150 lowfold napkins. This napkin dispenser would be an attractive addition to your tabletops or counters. Overall Dimensions: Width: 3 7/8 Dep..
Cast out and disowned by her husband brutalised by Roman soldiers and searching for love and redemption this is the story of one of the greatest Christian enigmas. Described by many as a seductress or witch this magnificent film from the producers of Th..
A New York City tycoon who falls for a girl who insists on taking a new lover each month. She helps each man work through the unresolved emotional issues in his life, but does not want to give in to her own emotions when she falls in love with the tycoon, ..
Branded as a ‘nerd’ and harassed by the school bully 12-year-old Arthur is one day rescued by a magical troll who knows that the boy unwittingly holds the secret to defeat an evil dragon. Arthur’s loving mum struggling to ke..
Starring Italian Porn sensation Rocco Siffredi as a man with a deadly attraction to a young beautiful librarian. When she answers to an S&M add in an illicit newspaper her life changes forever. She soon assumes a new identity and her desire for new an..
A small town waitress gets a nail accidentally lodged in her head causing unpredictable behavior that leads her to Washington, D.C., where sparks fly when she meets a clueless young senator who takes up her cause - but what happens when love interferes wit..
Directed by Michael Caton-Jones. From the Tobias Wolff book. Format: DVD Color: Color Rating: R Genre: Drama Runtime: 115 Year: 1993 Director: Michael Caton-Jones
Benvenuto Cellini (; 3 November 1500 – 13 February 1571) was an Italian goldsmith, sculptor, draftsman, soldier and musician, who also wrote a famous autobiography. He was one of the most important artists of Mannerism.
Shaktism (Sanskrit: , शाक्तं; lit., 'doctrine of power' or 'doctrine of the Goddess') is a denomination of Hinduism that focuses worship upon Shakti or Devi – the Hindu Divine Mother – as the absolute, ultimate Godhead. It is, along with
