Bruce Stevenson

Break out the swords and sandals, because you're off on a trip to Ancient Rome Your mission is to discover why Julius Caesar's favorite battle sword disappeared during the course of history, and along the way witness events that helped shape the Roman Empire and those that led to its fall. The Time Machine series challenges young readers to use their imagination and decision-making skills to write their own story. Options in the text allow readers to choose any path they like within the plot. Readers must draw on background information about the period to make the right choices. This makes the series a great educational device for youngsters to learn about history and all the different cultures, events, and periods that shaped it.

A NO-NONSENSE PRACTICAL GUIDE TO HAPPINESS There are many lengthy publications out there claiming to help you achieve a state of permanent happiness. Some proposed methods feature religion, philosophy, meditation and even hypnosis The truth is, very few of those are techniques are easily applicable in our everyday lives without special intellectual dispositions. This book's aim is to provide straightforward accessible recommendations in a concise and intelligible way. No jargon, graphs or data tables, just genuine practical tips.