At the height of her career, Bell journeyed into the heart of the Middle East retracing the steps of the ancient rulers who left tangible markers of their presence in the form of castles, palaces, mosques, tombs and temples. Among the many sites she visited were Ephesus, Binbirkilise and Carchemish in modern-day Turkey as well as Ukhaidir, Babylon and Najaf within the borders of modern Iraq. Lisa Cooper here explores Bell's achievements, emphasizing the tenacious, inquisitive side of her extraordinary personality, the breadth of her knowledge and her overall contribution to the archaeology of the Middle East. Featuring many of Bell's own photographs, this is a unique portrait of a remarkable life.
Lisa Cooper Libri






Douglasville
- 130pagine
- 5 ore di lettura
Set against the backdrop of Reconstruction, the book explores the establishment of Douglasville as a model New South town. In 1875, local leaders laid the foundations for a thriving community, introducing essential infrastructure like a railroad, cotton mill, and commercial district. Today, the historic central business district, recognized in the National Register of Historic Places, reflects the founders' vision. Now a vibrant city, Douglasville hosts diverse businesses, illustrating its evolution from a railroad town into a modern hub.
Early Urbanism on the Syrian Euphrates
- 334pagine
- 12 ore di lettura
Focusing on archaeological findings along the Euphrates River, this book examines the development and flourishing of human settlements in Northern Syria between 2700 and 1550 BC. It highlights the significance of these sites in understanding the region's historical growth and cultural evolution during this period.
Focusing on the frustrations with ineffective fad diets, this book offers a refreshing alternative that promises sustainable results. It aims to empower readers by providing practical strategies and insights to achieve lasting health and wellness without the financial burden and disappointment of temporary solutions.
A Forgotten Land
- 230pagine
- 9 ore di lettura
Based on recorded conversations Lisa Cooper’s father had with his mother, Pearl, about her early life in Ukraine, A Forgotten Land is the story of one Jewish family in the Russian Empire in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, set within the wider context of pogroms, World War I, the Russian Revolution, and civil war. The book weaves personal tragedy and the little-known history of the period together as Pearl finds her comfortable family life shattered first by the early death of her mother and later by the Bolshevik Revolution and all that follows.
Dr Lisa Cooper's The Flowers gives us the opportunity to peer into the practices and vistas of someone who works with flowers daily as a leading floral designer and artist.
Un Parfum d'innocence
- 157pagine
- 6 ore di lettura
Quand, au-dessus du masque, Nicolas Smythe remarqua les yeux pailletés d’or de Jennifer, il faut envahi d’une terrible nostalgie. Si elle ressemblait tant à Pamela, elle devait également posséder ces détestables défauts qu’il avait tant haïs. Alors il n’épargne pas la jeune fille, nouvelle venue à Beattie’s. Pourtant, parfois, son regard se nuance de douceur, et Jen se sent alors irrésistiblement attirée par lui. Le convaincra-t-elle un jour de son innocence ?
Baccara 70
Auf dem Gipfel der Lust. Planet der Liebe. Ein aufregender Sommer

