San Antonio College Library

A survey, illustrated by representative works, of the major developments in art and architecture during the latter half of the 15th and the first half of the 16th centuries.

From the Publisher: Fistic combat represents the greatest human drama in all of sport. Roman gladiators thrilled citizens and emperors alike when they entered the octagon to face an intense, life-threatening experience. Boxing, the sport of kings, also has its roots in the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome. Banned in 500 A.D. by the Emperor Theodoric, it resurfaced twelve centuries later in England. John Milton praised it as a noble art for...

Describes the gods, myths, and epic legends of the Celts, discussing their sources, their relationship with Celtic history, and the influence of the Romans.

Photographs, maps, simple text, and Internet resources help children learn about the history, geography, culture, and people of Ukraine.

Examines some of the historical myths of vampires from around the world.

Traces the development of the sport and its equipment, and includes profiles and photographs of top-notch skaters through the years.

"Chester Carlson grew up in poverty, worked his way through junior college and the California Institute of Technology, and made his discovery in solitude in the depths of the Great Depression. He offered his big ideas to two dozen major corporations - among them IBM, RCA, and General Electric - all of which turned him down. So persistent was this failure of capitalist vision that by the time the Xerox 914 was manufactured by an obscure photographic...

Text and illustrations explain the male and female body, conception, pregnancy, and birth. Includes a note to caregivers and glossary.

Explains the basic composition of color, how it is created and used, and its psychological effects.

A collections of poems celebrates the magic and wonder of Christmas, from bells and angels to trees and Santa Claus, and features selections from British and American poets old and new.