An examination of the Battle of Thermopylae, in which 300 Spartan soldiers held off the entire Persian military for seven full days. Uses digital animation and live reenactments to explain the tactics that allowed the outnumbered Greeks to stall their mighty foes.

"A major reinterpretation of the religious superstate that came to define both Europe and Christianity itself, by one of our foremost medieval historians. In the 4th century AD, a new faith grew out of Palestine, overwhelming the paganism of Rome, and resoundingly defeating a host of other rival belief systems. Almost a thousand years later, all of Europe was controlled by Christian rulers, and the religion, ingrained within culture and society, exercised...

The armies of Persia - a vast horde greater than any the world has ever known - are poised to crush Greece, an island of reason and freedom in a sea of madness and tyranny. Standing between Greece and this tidal wave of destruction are a tiny detachment of but three hundred warriors.

Skull tattoos are a timeless symbol of mortality, reminding us to live each day to the fullest. In this book, you'll find a variety of skull tattoo designs to inspire your next ink. From traditional skull tattoos to more contemporary designs, there is something for everyone in this book. The book is organized by tattooing style, with sections dedicated to simple and minimalist designs, black and grey designs, colorful designs, and more. Each section...

"Stir-frying in a wok or skillet is a simple way to prepare delicious and healthy home-cooked meals for the whole family on even the busiest of days. The wok & skillet cookbook features 300 recipes for noodles, stir-fry's and more, inspired by cultures around the world. Some of the internationally-inspired delicious recipe options include Peppery Basil Chicken, Gingery Beef with Spinach, Greek-Style Shrimp with Tomatoes and Lemon and Baja-Style Fish...

The armies of Persia -- a vast horde greater than any the world has ever known -- are poised to crush Greece, an island of reason and freedom in a sea of madness and tyranny. Standing between Greece and this tidal wave of destruction is a tiny detachment of but three hundred warriors. But these warriors are more than men -- they are Spartans!

Chance Negro is your ordinary teenage kid. He goes to school, gets good grades, plays sports, has a job and a girlfriend. That can change in a blink of an eye as he's left with a shocking ultimatum by his mother to pack up their things in the middle of the school year and go with her, or stay behind and finish up the school year while she's away living the best life that she dreamed of before she had kids. Left to fend for themselves Chance and his...

¿Quieres dominar el vocabulario requerido para llevar a cabo conversaciones libremente en varias situaciones? El propósito principal del curso "300 idioms" es aprender y consolidar el conocimiento de más de 300 modismos que se dan con frecuencia en las conversaciones diarias. El aprendizaje se da mediante la asociación de significados en su contexto. El juego de ejercicios de cada lección permite al estudiante perfeccionar y consolidar las expresiones...