Books with author Brian Robertson

Paris in the 1400s. A young girl named Marguerite delights in assisting her father, Jacques, in his craft: illuminating manuscripts for the nobility of France. His current commission is a splendid book of hours for his patron, Lady Isabelle, but will he be able to finish it in time for Lady Isabelle's name day? In this richly illustrated tale, Marguerite comes to her father's aid. She journeys all over Paris buying goose feathers for quills, eggs for mixing paints, dried plants and ground minerals for pigments. Then she expertly finishes the illumination of Lady Isabelle's book, to the delight of her father and his patron. This delightful book, brought to life by the finely detailed, evocative art of a renowned children's artists, was inspired by an illuminated manuscript in the collection of the Getty Museum.

'Splendidly readable, fair-minded . . . a story told with pace and drama, the author synthesizes, simplifies and debunks to great effect.' The Observer Cecil Rhodes 'lived only for his schemes and enjoyed life only as a cannon ball enjoys space, travelling to its aim blindly and spreading ruin on its way. He was a great man, no doubt — a man who rendered immense service to his country, but humanity is not much indebted to him.'The time is ripe for a new biography of Cecil Rhodes: the hero of imperialism needs to be seen with the perspective to examine the tremendous changes which have taken place since the British Empire was at its height.This major re-assessment deals with the man, rather than the politics — and shows Rhodes to be ruthless, energetic, idealistic, and very much a product of his time.We see him first as a far from amiable child, the son of a country vicar. As a youth he went to South Africa, where he made a fortune diamond mining. This fortune provided the means to pursue his political ambitions - a crazy dream to put as much red on the map as possible. In fact he only achieved what was to become Northern and Southern Rhodesia. His brutality to the native peoples of Africa, his financial chicanery, his involvement in the farcical Jameson Raid, his suppressed homosexuality, his ideas about racial superiority, and his exaggerated respect for an Oxford education which led to his most lasting memorial — the Rhodes Scholarships — are all covered in this frank biography.About the AuthorBrian Roberts, a distinguished historian and biographer, is an acknowledged expert on African history. His previous books include The Zulu Kings, The Diamond Magnates, Churchills in Africa, and Cecil Rhodes and the Princess.

'Splendidly readable, fair-minded . . . a story told with pace and drama, the author synthesizes, simplifies and debunks to great effect.' The Observer Cecil Rhodes 'lived only for his schemes and enjoyed life only as a cannon ball enjoys space, travelling to its aim blindly and spreading ruin on its way. He was a great man, no doubt — a man who rendered immense service to his country, but humanity is not much indebted to him.' The time is ripe for a new biography of Cecil Rhodes: the hero of imperialism needs to be seen with the perspective to examine the tremendous changes which have taken place since the British Empire was at its height. This major re-assessment deals with the man, rather than the politics — and shows Rhodes to be ruthless, energetic, idealistic, and very much a product of his time. We see him first as a far from amiable child, the son of a country vicar. As a youth he went to South Africa, where he made a fortune diamond mining. This fortune provided the means to pursue his political ambitions - a crazy dream to put as much red on the map as possible. In fact he only achieved what was to become Northern and Southern Rhodesia. His brutality to the native peoples of Africa, his financial chicanery, his involvement in the farcical Jameson Raid, his suppressed homosexuality, his ideas about racial superiority, and his exaggerated respect for an Oxford education which led to his most lasting memorial — the Rhodes Scholarships — are all covered in this frank biography.

Loyal fans of the Duck Dynasty family will relish this collection of inspirationalmessages for each day of the year. From patriarch Phil and matriarch Kayto their four sons (Willie, Jase, Jep, and Alan) and their beautiful wives andchildren (and Uncle Si, of course), the entire Robertson clan contributes to thisencouraging guide. You'll also hear from Martin and Godwin, the only twonon-family members who are regulars on the show.Each devotional contains a brief message, a passage from Scripture, and aprayer. Not only are the messages motivational, but they are also laced with thecharacters' trademark wit and humor. An ideal companion for Duck Dynastyfans, hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to grow in their faith,The Duck Commander Devotional will both entertain and inspire.

Fergus is a wee laddie, twelve years of age. Being small, he is picked on by the other boys. He is chased by them at school. Fergus develops a method of running, dodging, and evading that helps him exist in his small world.His favorite hiding place is a boulder on Loch Ness. There he meets the famous Loch Ness Monster, who has things in common with Fergus. Fergus and the Loch Ness Monster become friends, and through this interaction, Fergus is accepted by his peers. Through his new friend, he is encouraged to help himself and his football team. Thus, they can play as a team and win games.Being brave, courageous, and using our talents, we can improve our lives and the lives of others.

Loyal fans of the Duck Dynasty family will relish this collection of inspirationalmessages for each day of the year. From patriarch Phil and matriarch Kay to theirfour sons (Willie, Jase, Jep, and Alan) and their beautiful wives and children (andUncle Si, of course), the entire Robertson clan contributes to this encouragingguide. You'll also hear from Martin and Godwin, the only two non-familymembers who are regulars on the show.Each devotional contains a brief message, a passage from Scripture, and a prayer.Not only are the messages motivational, but they are also laced with the characters'trademark wit and humor. An ideal companion for Duck Dynasty fans, hunters,outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to grow in their faith, The DuckCommander Devotional Pink Camo Edition will both entertain and inspire.

This pamphlet shares techniques we used to manage our latchkey dog. As a working couple, leaving everyday for work, we needed to manage feeding, behavior, and entertainment for our dog – all while we were away at work.Leaving a barking dog behind, as we left for work was not acceptable. We share the methods we used to extinguish barking while when we left, and while we weren’t there. Our dog needed entertainment and challenges, otherwise, everything in the house was at risk as his toy. We discuss what we used to entertain him, and how many senses we challenged, and the results we got. Food and potty also needed to be managed while we were away. And on occasion, we needed to administer medication, at timed intervals, throughout the day – again – while we were away.

Why do bees make honey? How do spiders spin their webs? Which is the smartest bug? Its question like these keep you or your child up at night, this book on the creepy-crawly world of minibeasts is for you!The Big Book of Bugs is loaded with all the facts, figues, and lore any kid (or kid-at-heart) could ever want to know about bugs. And it's fun!This colorful, creatively illustrated volume, with in-depth explorations of bugs habitats and habits, gives you access to the various and entertaining ways in which bugs and people affect each other's lives.And its all done in the most user-friendly was possible with:Twenty 3-D illustrations paired together with the 3-d glasses Over 575 color illustrations and photographsPages and pages of profiles and close-up examinations of all kinds of bugsAnswers to all the most common (and uncommon) questions about bugsFacts about bugsQuizzes that test your bug knowledgeDozens of animal-friendly activities and experiements that kids can do at home