Books with author T. E. Lawrence

Revolt in the Desert is an abridged edition of Seven Pillars of Wisdom -- 120,000 words out of 280,000. Revolt in the Desert was turned more into a straight narrative rather than a 'comprehensive anthology of echoes', as Lawrence called Seven Pillars, with its 'wild map of side-scenes and side-issues'. All the same, we get a vivid impression of what Winston Churchill called 'those long grim camel rides through sun-scorched blasted lands'. First published by The Folio Society in 1986. Sketch maps to show Lawrence's desert campaigns inside both covers.

What does it feel like to live more than 200 miles above Earth in the International Space Station (ISS)? What happens during an average day? And is it true that ISS astronauts drink water that’s made from their own urine? In this new Science Slam! title, kids will discover the answers to all these questions and many more fascinating facts about living in space. Each book is expertly crafted to meet early elementary and science curriculum standards, as well as introduce young space enthusiasts to the latest space technology. Innovative, grade-appropriate activities and experiments, critical-thinking questions, and fascinating fact boxes will give kids a chance to think like an astronaut.

Seven Pillars of Wisdom remains, like its enigmatic creator brilliant and controversial. One of the major statements about fighting experience of the First World War, it describes the revolt in Arabia against the Turks, as it appeared to an Englishman who took part. Around this chronicle Lawrence has strung together an unexampled fabric of portraits, descriptions and philosophies, emotions, adventures and dreams, recreating epic events with extraordinary vividness.

The first time they meet, Potatoes follows Sammy all over the big green house, pushing and biting his new brother throughout the day. Potatoes fights with Sammy because he's jealous. He thinks Sammy will take all the things he enjoys. But, when they go out on their first walk together, Sammy and Potatoes discover that their daddy loves them both and things are a lot better when they get along.

'Tonight they fall by their thousands, the battle in Heaven is over. The invasion of Earth will begin'. With the task of saving the Earth, from the dark souls of the 'Others', Rosa knew what she had to do. Run. Run as fast as she could. With the help of Ancient Magick, her Goddess, the Gods', Goddesses and Angels of Heaven, along with a few new creations on the way, it had to work. There was no other way. All everyone could do was hope that they would receive her and the message in time, through Time.

Some use the wind. Others need water. Some plants use furry animals, and others rely on hungry birds having a meal and then pooping after they have flown away. This title introduces young readers to the many different ways that plants disperse their seeds. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of an early elementary audience, this colorful, fact-filled volume gives readers a chance not only to learn, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking. From high-impact images to high-interest facts, this book makes learning about plants, their seeds, and life cycles a lively and engaging experience. From Bird Poop to Wind: How Seeds Get Aroundis part of Bearport's Plant-ology series.

Seven Pillars of Wisdom is the autobiographical account of the experiences of British soldier Thomas E. Lawrence (1888-1935) ("Lawrence of Arabia"), while serving as a liaison officer with rebel forces during the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Turks of 1916 to 1918.Charles Hill has called the Seven Pillars "a novel traveling under the cover of autobiography," capturing Lawrence's highly personal version of the historical events described in the book. Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Edward Lawrence, known professionally as T. E. Lawrence, was a British Army officer renowned especially for his liaison role during the Arab Revolt against Ottoman Turkish rule of 1916–18. The extraordinary breadth and variety of his activities and associations, and his ability to describe them vividly in writing, earned him international fame as Lawrence of Arabia, a title which was used for the 1962 film based on his World War I activities. " The book is very well illustrated. "