Books with author Herman Edward

A history of the famous Terracotta Army in Xi’an, China, exploring what we now know about it, what remains hidden, and the fascinating theories that surround its creation.Exciting investigations in northwest China are about to reveal more of the mysteries of the huge mausoleum of the Qin Emperor, a portion of which was accidently discovered in 1974 by farmers who were digging a well. The second phase of an international research project began in 2011 and is ongoing. More recently still, promising new excavations began in Pit 2, with exciting fresh discoveries already announced. The Terracotta Warriors seeks to examine one of China’s most famous archaeological discoveries in light of these new findings.The book begins with the discovery of the terracotta warriors and then tells the history of the Qin Dynasty and as much as is known about the construction of the 3rd century bce mausoleum, based on the work of the historian Sima Qian (145–90 bce). He wrote that the First Emperor was buried with palaces, towers, officials, valuable artifacts, and wondrous objects. According to this account, one hundred flowing rivers were simulated using mercury; the ceiling was decorated with heavenly bodies, high above the features of the land. The new findings and the description of the mausoleum based on the quoted historical accounts suggest that the next discoveries may surpass the size and conception of the original discovery of the terracotta warriors.In the second part, Edward Burman asks: Who built it and how? He also questions the role of the terracotta warriors, who may be servants and not warriors, and what their function may have been in the afterlife. Finally, he anticipates the ongoing discoveries and describes the new methods of excavation and preservation. 16 pages of color photographs

Leaving childhood behind, Edward Sherman learns to navigate the New York City subway system as a tween with strong opinions. He volunteers to help the elderly as his Bar Mitzvah approaches. He replaces his lost relatives with the elderly of the Upper West Side -- Holocaust survivors and seniors who defy stereotype! A memoir, a journey, a New York City story.

Leaving childhood behind, Edward Sherman learns to navigate the New York City subway system as a tween with strong opinions. He volunteers to help the elderly as his Bar Mitzvah approaches. He replaces his lost relatives with the elderly of the Upper West Side -- Holocaust survivors and seniors who defy stereotype! A memoir, a journey, a New York City story.

Originally released in Italy, the Geronimo Stilton books have been translated into 35 languages, and the rights have been sold in over 175 countries. In less than three years, the books have become the most popular children's books in Italy, with over 1.6 million copies in print. Book #1 - Lost Treasure of the Emerald EyeIt all started when my sister, Thea, discovered an old, mysterious map . . .Book #2 - The Curse of the Cheese PyramidIt was a dream come true--I was off to Egypt to interview a famous archaeologist! A crabby old camel took me across the desert to the Cheese Pyramid . . .Book #3 - Cat and Mouse in a Haunted HouseLost in a dark, spooky forest, I quickly discovered that it was haunted--by cats! And in this case, curiosity almost killed the mouse . . .