John Griffiths Pedley Libri

This revised edition of John Griffiths Pedley's 1992 survey covers 3000 years of Greek history with nearly 400 illustrations & an authoritative text that centers on material culture, especially pottery, statuary & architecture. Greek Art & Archaeology incorporates recent scholarship on matters such as influences from the Near East & the spread of Greek ideas to other parts of the Mediterranean. Of special interest is Pedley's building-by-building history of the Parthenon, including a useful survey of its metopes & friezes. He also offers well-considered stylistic notes on familiar objects, such as the Laocoön group & the Nike of Samothrace.

This 2005 book explores the variety of ancient Greek sanctuaries - their settings, spaces, shapes, and structures - and the rituals associated with them, such as festivals and processions, sacrifice and libation, dining and drinking, prayer and offering, dance, initiation, consultation, and purification.

A curious collection of true stories from the stranger side of rugby, featuring the the Irish international who arranged his marriage so he could play against England, the team of football players who beat their rugby counterparts at their own game, and the day the entire Wales team was sent off.

Ellen Constance "Connie" Nightingale was a prominent figure in the movement for women's rights and girls' education during the early to mid-20th century. She held significant leadership roles as headmistress at Dr. Williams' School in Dolgellau from 1924 to 1940 and at The Mount School in York from 1940 to 1948. Her contributions to education and advocacy for women's issues have left a lasting impact on the field.

The book explores ancient literary references to Sardis, an important city in historical Asia Minor. It delves into various texts and sources that highlight the cultural, political, and social significance of Sardis throughout different eras. By examining these literary works, the author sheds light on the city's influence and legacy in the ancient world, providing insights into its history and the perspectives of contemporary writers.

Where were you when the lights went out on 16th March 2020? And what were you doing? I was about to step out on stage at the Waterside, Aylesbury, as Major Metcalf in The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie. But then, with less than an hour to curtain up, the curtain fell. Who dunnit? Why, Covid, of course. The Write Escape takes up the story from there...

All the fun of Portico's bestselling Strangest series, now in quiz form!

English Rugby 101 is a compendium of fascinating facts, stats, stories, personalities and trivia - perfect for all fans of English rugby.From the very first Test match against Scotland in 1871 all the way through to the present day, England's rugby's rich history is distilled into 101 facts, stats and stories.

Welsh Rugby 101 is a compendium of fascinating facts, stats, stories, personalities and trivia - perfect for all fans of Welsh rugby.From the very first Test match against England in 1881 all the way through to the present day, Welsh rugby's rich history is distilled into 101 facts, stats and stories.