Most Popular Books by Stewart Ross

This series uses primary source evidence such as diaries, posters, newspaper cuttings and oral accounts to portray life on the Home Front. This title discusses the intense bombing of Great Britain by Germany in World War II - called the Blitz (Blitzkrieg).

Describes the history of communism and its eventual downfall in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.

Presents an introduction to the study of Medieval civilization, discussing how to research basic facts, find a topic, evaluate sources, use tangible evidence, and write a presentation.

An account of the ancient British queen Boudicca, leader of the Iceni, and her revolt against the ruling Romans and their legions.

Watch the past come to life in this gripping comic-book tale, The Curse of the Crocodile God. Travel back in time to Ancient Egypt and meet Methen, a young boy whose father is a priest at the temple of the crocodile god, Sobek.Join him on his travels as he and a young servant girl get entangled in a terrible tale of deceit as they discover evidence of tomb robbing, and are determined to expose the villain. But will they lose their heads before they prove their case? Combining the excellent content of DK Readers with the excitement of a graphic novel, these thrilling books use rich, historically accurate settings-such as Ancient Egypt and Ancient Rome-as the backdrops for tales of murder, betrayal, and revenge. Reference section provides nonfiction context, including timeline, maps, and glossary.

The story of the Kings and Queens of the independent nation of Scotland, from Kenneth McAlpin to Queen Anne and the key role they played in the creation and preservation of the Scottish Kingdom.

An introduction to ancient Scottish history. It looks at standing stones, tombs, stone circles, hill forts and artefacts of the ancient races that lived in Scotland, along with the first elements of civilization, the Beaker folk, the arrival of the Celts, Roman invasions, the Picts and the Vikings.

Understand the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict is the essential guide to one of the world's most distressing confrontations. Putting the present situation into its broader context and examining all perspectives, it unravels the origins and development of issues which make the headlines daily. Each aspect of this complex conflict is explained with engaging objectivity which will ensure you can examine the issues from all perspectives and in a social, political, historical and international framework. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

Discusses the life and times of the famous English playwright, William Shakespeare.

Published in association with the Imperial War Museum, this series uses primary source evidence such as diaries, posters, newspaper cuttings and oral accounts to portray life on the Home Front.

If you've always fancied yourself a bit of a Sherlock Holmes, there's no better way to test yourself than against these ingenious puzzles. In this intriguing book, Stewart Ross presents 25 new Sherlock Holmes cases and challenges you to pit your powers of deduction against those of the Great Detective. Full of the atmosphere and ambience of 221b Baker Street, you'll feel like you've stepped back into the pages of Arthur Conan Doyle . except, this time, with the chance to prove you're a match for the super sleuth. Each case provides all the evidence you'll need to crack it, provided you're sharp enough to pick up on all the clues, with challenges from codebreaking to lateral thinking, memory to logic . and of course, how Sherlock came up with the solutions can be found at the back of the book in case you're feeling more like Watson than Holmes. The detective managed to solve 24 out of the 25 cases in this book - perhaps you can go one better.

Examines the life and accomplishments of the nineteenth-century English physicist whose religious beliefs guided his exploration of electricity, magnetism, and light.

Introduces the life and work of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whose works include "The Marriage of Figaro," "The Jupiter Symphony," and "The Magic Flute."

Hiroshima tells the story of how the Japanese port city of Hiroshima came to be the target of the world’s first nuclear attack.

Robinson Crusoe could never have guessed what a sailor's life held in store for him. Find out how he faces pirates, slavery, and shipwreck, and survives twenty-eight years on a desert island. This thrilling tale has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers aged 4+.

Examines the facts and myths surrounding the explorations of Odysseus, Christopher Columbus, Neil Armstrong, and others.

Start-Up History is a new series, designed to introduce history to young children. Key information is presented through a combination of clear, simple text and strong visual images.

The 20th century has been a period of spectacular change. We have moved from letters in the mail to e-mail on the Internet, from the horseless carriage to the space shuttle, from the bayonet to the atomic bomb. The Oxford Children's Book of the 20th Century looks at the grand themes of the last 100 years, examining both serious and not so serious subjects in the scientific, cultural and political spheres. War, sports, the technological revolution, entertainment, racism and fourteen other subjects are each treated in self-contained double-page spreads which explain clearly and authoritatively the major developments within the area throughout the century. Dramatic changes--so dramatic that children can find them hard to grasp--are simply explained in a text that is supported by stunning photos, maps, and diagrams.

Color and B&W photos enhance this discussion of the tactics used to influence public opinion during World War II.

Designing courses to deliver effective teaching and significant learning is the best way to set students up for success, and this book guides readers through the process. The authors have worked with faculty world-wide, and share the stories of how faculty have transformed courses from theory to practice. They start with Dee Fink’s foundation of integrating course design. Then they provide additional design concepts to expand the course blueprint to implement plans for communication, accessibility, technology integration, as well as the assessment of course design as it fits into the assessment of programs and institutions, and how faculty can use what they learn to meet their professional goals.

Offers an overview of the causes of the First World War.

World War I was the first major war which showed how defensive technology developed during the course of the industrial revolution - such as the machine gun and barbed wire - could cause mass destruction and loss of life.

Examines a number of noted outlaws in history, including Robin Hood, Jesse James, and Bonnie and Clyde.

An illustrated biography of Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone.