Product Description: CONTAINED in the volume, originally published in 1962, are the histories of fourteen parishes in south-west Middlesex: Shepperton, Staines, Stanwell, Sunbury, and Teddington in Spelthorne hundred; Heston-and-Isleworth and Twickenham in Isleworth hundred; and Cowley, Cranford, West Drayton, Greenford, Hanwell, Harefield, and Harlington in Elthorne hundred...read more

This study is an exploration of the collective values and activities of lay society in Western Europe between the tenth century and the thirteenth. Arguing that medieval attitudes and behaviour have been too readily defined in terms of hierarchical structures of government, clerical thought, or a narrow notion of kinship, the author instead places new emphasis on the horizontal bonds of collective association which permeated society in medieval England, France and Burgundy, Germany, the Netherlands, and Italy. By refocusing attention on the social and political values that characterized lay collective activity, this book offers a stimulating new approach to the history of medieval Europe. The second edition of this important study incorporates a substantial new introduction, which amplifies the arguments of the original edition and takes account of recent research. ON THE FIRST EDITION `all students of the Middle Ages and of collective organization will be indebted to Reynolds for this rich and original book. It will be a starting-point for discussion and the reference point for information', Times Literary Supplement This book is intended for students of medieval history.

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Product Description: This book contains essays written over the past 25 years about medieval urban communities and about the loyalties and beliefs of medieval lay people in general. Most writing about medieval religious, political, legal, and social ideas starts from treatises written by academics and assumes that ideas trickled down from the clergy to the laity...read more

Product Description: In this invigorating collection of essays by leading medieval historians, the issue of laity—primarily the ideas and attitudes of lay people—are examined, as expressed in legal cases, charters, chronicles, and collective activities...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Betrayed or abandoned by almost every male in her life and forced to move constantly from place to place with her military family, Whitney Jameson was desperately searching for somewhere and someone to belong to. In her first fourteen years on this Earth, she had been to more states and lived in more places than most people see in an entire lifetime...read more

Product Description: As the fairy godmother told Cinderella, "If you want to change your life, you need to start from the ground up." Shoes make women - and, with this feisty, sexy book in hand, readers learn how to reinvent themselves, revamp their lives, and live their dreams...read more

Relates the story of how Pheidippides, part of a small band of Greek soldiers, ran from Marathon to Sparta to ask the Spartans for help in defeating the Persian army, returned to Marathon, and then ran from Marathon to Athens to deliver the news of the Greek victory.

Product Description: "Long after my bedtime I was still chuckling out loud, crying quietly, walking in words with the inimitable just susan. A read with Susan is like a journey with a best friend. Give yourself a pressure break, and walk with the queen of owning your life...read more

Product Description: Each of us wears our personality like a disguise-but with the Enneagram, you can strip away that mask, and reveal your true self. A timeless tool used by corporate trainers, counselors, and mental health professionals, the Enneagram defines nine basic personality types...read more

Are you a single mother who worries about your family's financial future? The Everything Guide to Personal Finance for Single Mothers has the savvy financial advice you really need. Packed with helpful tips and sound financial practices, this practical yet inspirational guide leads you on a step-by-step journey to financial independence and security. This guide features tools to help you: Assess current financial health Set goals near and far Narrow the wage gap Conquer debt From how to get out of debt, establish good credit, and qualify for a mortgage to opening a college fund, planning for retirement, and even starting your own business, The Everything Guide to Personal Finance for Single Mothers is the financial advisor you need to secure your future-and that of your children.

Product Description: The Washington Monument.The pyramid on the $1 bill.The Skull and Bones Society at Yale University.Common American icons—or secret symbols? From our founding fathers to our most prestigious institutions, this is a nation built on such secret symbols, rites, and rituals...read more

Product Description: The heroic friends who save us--one bark at a time.Our dogs rescue us every day--whether they’re pulling our children out of wells or standing by our side during tough times. In this moving collection, you’ll meet fifty unforgettable dogs who have earned the love, respect, and admiration of their humans, including:Widget, a wiry little terrier who alerted her master that a poisonous snake was coiled to strike her daughterGeorge, an abandoned, oversized, loopy white dog with no particular talents beyond graciously mentoring brother and sister foster dogs, including an annoying litter of six coonhoundsSkip and Obie, two abused dogs whose former owners poured lye down their throats but who now bestow their rescuers with daily kisses and hugsThis book reminds you that every dog has his day--and that courage canine-style comes in all colors, shapes, sizes--and breeds...read more

Great teachers are the unsung heroes of our lives. More than mere educators, they don't just dictate facts and check spelling. They demand the best from their students. They challenge and motivate them, going the extra mile so that their students can go the extra mile as well - and beyond.In "My teacher Is My Hero", readers meet more than 50 great teachers who have made all the difference in their students' lives. Written by contributors whose experiences reflect the enormous impact a great teacher can have, this moving collection is sure to inspire teachers and students alike.

This touching collection of stories written by people of all ages and backgrounds will honor the most important woman in everyone’s life―their mother. Sons and daughters can show Mom how heroic she is and how grateful they are for her daily acts of kindness, gentle guidance, solid wisdom, and willingness to always put family first. From a mother who helped her teenage daughter beat depression to one who hand-built a desk from scraps for her aspiring-writer son, this collection provides plenty of stories to uniquely express one’s gratitude and admiration for their mother, or mother figure, who played a starring role in their life. Children will be able to give her a gift that touches her heart and that she’ll be proud to display. Finally, Mom’s everyday heroic deeds will not go unnoticed.

You’re so skinny—what have you been eating? Have you spoken to your brothers today? Would it kill you to go to Mass with your mother? Everyone who has every walked into an Italian mother’s kitchen has been met with a kiss on the cheek and spoonful of her special gravy—whether you’re a relative, friend, friend of a relative, or paperboy. This book packs the kisses, sauces, and everything and anything else expected from Ma into a funny and poignant book.Authors Laura Mosiello and Susan Reynolds cook up and serve plenty of recipes, jokes, facts, and stories for Italians and non-Italians alike. They deliver the same wisdom and love Mama has been talking about (with her hands) for years. This book makes the praise, hugs, and finger wagging available at all times.

Children often have trouble telling their father how much they love him. Fortunately, this book expresses those emotions for them. This endearing collection of stories about the everyday heroics of the contributors’ fathers, and father figures, will show Dad how much he means to his children. From the story of a fly fishing trip that bonded father and daughter to the one that saw a friend’s imposing father turn into the contributor’s own loving father-figure, this wonderful book brings together tales of heroic dads from all walks of life, and is a great way for his kids to show him how much they care. And it lets dads everywhere know that they don’t need to be daring to be heroic―that it can be the little things that mean the most to his kids.

Product Description: Happiness begins at the cellular level - and your brain is making new neurons every day. Which means that you can literally program yourself for happiness - if you know how.With this groundbreaking guide, you fire up your neurons for joy when you learn to: Reroute the fight-or-flight response that causes your stress and anxietyFocus your gray cells' attention on emotional well-beingEngage in activities that flood your brain with dopamine and serotonin, among other "happy" chemicalsSatisfy your brain's hunger for pleasure through diet and exerciseEnhance nutrition in your life with the right vitamins and supplementsTrick your brain into building new pathways to serenityWritten by acclaimed neuroscientist and Henry David Thoreau, scholar Dr...read more

Product Description: You really can think yourself rich-when you program your gray matter to make money. In this groundbreaking guide, neuroscientist Dr. Teresa Aubele teams up with finance whiz Doug Freeman, business consultant Dr. Lee Hausner, and Psychology Today blogger Susan Reynolds to help you capitalize on your brain-literally...read more

Product Description: Good health means making good choices every day—and with this book, you can get fit and happy, one choice at a time. With daily advice and tried-and-true tactics for every aspect of health, you'll reach your optimum level of well being—from head to toe:Monday: Go meatless on MondaysTuesday: Do push-ups to strengthen your coreWednesday: Sign up for a foreign language class—and stimulate your brainThursday: Incorporate interval training into your run to build enduranceFriday: Take a yoga class to build flexibilitySaturday: Play a game of pick-up basketball with your best budsSunday: Take a nap on the afternoon for some much-needed Zs With this book, you'll have the advice you need to make this the year that you truly do get healthier every day in every way...read more

Product Description: Transform your team during crises and establish an enthusiastic and strategic culture In an approach similar to the way a doctor reads a chart and runs tests to diagnosis an illness, Prescription for Lasting Success offers a practical system for solving problems in an organization...read more