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El beso definitivo (Los Kinsberly #2)
by Evelin MordánSegunda entrega de la serie «Los Kinsberly». Una apasionante historia de amor. Secuestrada erróneamente por una banda, la vida de la tímida y aislada lady Amber Kinsberly se ve desestabilizada. Cedric, el Jefe, se siente atraído y exasperado desde el primer momento por aquella joven de alta cuna que ha llegado a sus manos por el más exquisito mal entendido. El abismo entre sus personalidades parece estrecharse cuando ella se empeña en convertirse en alguien como él adentrándose a su mundo, algo que Cedric no acaba de considerar una buena idea.
El beso del traidor
by Erin BeatyUna chica convencida de no casarse.Un soldado desesperado por demostrar su valía.Un reino al borde de la guerra. La nueva trilogía de fantasía que está triunfando en Estados Unidos. Con una lengua afilada y un temperamento indisciplinado, Salvia no es precisamente lo que se espera de una dama, lo que no le supone ningún problema. Cuando la consideran no apta para el matrimonio, tiene que aprender de la mano de una casamentera, junto a otras jóvenes damas, cómo ser la jovencita perfecta. El único fin es que acabe contrayendo matrimonio en una alianza política. Pero Salvia sabe que tiene que estar siempre alerta, así que escucha las conversaciones de sus compañeras y de los soldados que las escoltan para enterarse de las verdades que ocultan. Cuando la escolta militar de las damas siente un levantamiento político, Salvia es reclutada por un intrépido militar para infiltrarse en las filas enemigas. Cuanto más descubre como espía, menos segura está de en quién confiar... Salvia se ve en atrapada en la representación más importante de toda su vida: de su actuación dependerá el destino del reino. ¿Podrá ser la espía que todos esperan? La crítica ha dicho...«Una historia de acción, con un argumento perfectamente trazado, repleta de traiciones y de intriga, con una heroína irresistible y un romance dulce y sexy». -Publishers Weekly.
Un beso en las almenas (Sucedió en Escocia #Volumen 6)
by Zahara C. Ordóñez Ángeles Valero«No he cruzado el océano para veros en brazos de él. Os recuperaré, amor mío, cueste lo que cueste. Aunque deba entregar hasta mi último aliento para ello». Escocia, 1623 La tradición lo es todo para Ailean McFàrach, pero con ella no puede mantener las tierras y su castillo se desmorona. Para salvarlo, se marcha en busca de fortuna, dejando atrás a Evanna, el amor de su vida, y todo lo que le importa.Evanna McChridhe pone su honor por encima del amor y no lo sigue, confiando en que volverá. Sin embargo, recibe la noticia de su muerte y cede a las presiones de su familia para comprometerse. Pero Ailean pronto se hace rico y regresa con la ilusión de reflotar lo que creyó hundido. Encuentra entonces un escenario terrible: Evanna se ha prometido con Calan Dow, el peor de sus enemigos, un tirano que tiene ahora el control de las tierras. Ailean lucha por imponer su justicia mientras levanta las ruinas de su castillo e intenta recuperar a Evanna para alejarla de las garras de su malvado esposo. ¿Puede un amor tan grande superar el dolor del pasado y vencer el terror del presente?
Un beso encantador
by Amanda MarielPara la mayoría, ella es Moire Noble, la típica hija de una familia escocesa común y corriente que reside en Londres. Pero la verdad es mucho más intrigante. Tras nacer con la habilidad de tener premoniciones, Moire ha de esforzarse por proteger su secreto o arriesgarse a sufrir el destino de su madre: ser acusada de brujería y arder en la hoguera. Durante muchos años, su secreto ha pasado desapercibido, pero ahora que su hermana Lili se ha comprometido en matrimonio, todo cambiará. Moire se ve obligada a salir de la comodidad de su hogar, y se ve expuesta no solo al mundo que la rodea sino también a nuevas personas. Cuando tiene una visión que devela la muerte de un invitado a la fiesta de compromiso de Lili, a Moire no le queda más opción que actuar. El atractivo Thomas Astley se ve más que intrigado por la mujer brillante y pícara que le salvó la vida. Sabe que ella es más de lo que aparenta y se promete descubrir todos sus secretos. Pero desconoce que su jugada pone en riesgo el futuro de Moire y de todos sus seres queridos... incluso su propio corazón.
El beso francés: Cómo los estadounidenses y los franceses se enamoraron y desencantaron durante la Guerra Fría
by Steve BassettEn 1951, Francia estaba lejos de la recuperación de la Segunda Guerra Mundial y con la caída de los nazis, estaba a punto de comenzar una nueva ocupación militar totalmente diferente. Con los Estados Unidos como punta de lanza, la OTAN estaba avanzando. Al acecho, con todas sus armas, estaba el Partido Comunista Francés. El odio antiestadounidense que se escupía en periódicos y revistas, así como en las emisoras de radio controladas por el partido, resultó insuficiente para detener la construcción de trece bases aéreas estadounidenses que se establecieron en suelo francés, incluido el mayor depósito de suministros aéreos de Europa en Berry, la región más empobrecida del centro de Francia, la estación aérea de Déols-Châteauroux. Es aquí donde comienza nuestra insólita historia de amor franco-estadounidense. No sólo los comunistas, sino también otros grupos antiestadounidenses se unieron a los ataques contra el Tío Sam. El bombardeo publicitario incluía la condena del comportamiento de los soldados, grafitis de «Estadounidenses, váyanse», panfletos en las esquinas, peleas a puñetazos y, en un momento dado, el bloqueo e intento de cierre del CHAS. Los cientos de horas de entrevistas y las fotografías olvidadas hace mucho tiempo proporcionan por primera vez una fusión única de voces que rara vez se escuchan. Ciudadanos franceses y estadounidenses describen cómo sus primeros recelos se transformaron en un aumento de confianza, amistad y, en varios casos, amor y matrimonio. La base aérea mostró la riqueza de los estadounidenses creando un gueto de oro que proporcionaba a los ciudadanos locales una seguridad económica hasta entonces inimaginable. Pero esto no era un lugar exótico ideal, el mercado negro llegaba a todos los niveles de la sociedad y las pagas cada dos meses atraían a las prostitutas de París. «El Beso Francés» recopila una historia de amor de dieciséis años que define la confianza, esperanza, ren
Un Beso Gitano en Navidad: Un Escándalo se Enfrenta al Amor (Conectados por un Beso - 6 #6)
by Dawn BrowerLulia Vasile es la hija de una princesa Romaní y del segundo hijo de un Conde. Creció representando personajes en un teatro nómada que se presentaba en las ferias de los condados, y también incursionó en la predicción del futuro. No pide perdón por ser quien es, y vive su vida como quiere. Finley Prescott, el Duque de Clare, no sale de su casa a menos que sea necesario. Tiene responsabilidades y personas que dependen de él. Todo lo que quiere es desaparecer del mundo. No se siente a gusto en grandes reuniones y carece de roce social. Fin y Lulia tienen una historia. Una que ninguno de los dos ha olvidado. Cuando se encuentran de nuevo se sienten atraídos entre sí. Después de un encuentro, comparten un beso. A lo largo del camino descubren que algunas veces lo único que una persona necesita no es lo que esperaban.
Besos de seda (Seda #Volumen 1)
by Mary Jo PutneySalvaje, libre, vengativo y... enamorado. La primera entrega de la «Trilogía de la seda». Se hacía llamar Peregrine y, como el halcón, era un hombre salvaje y libre, extremadamente atractivo, fabulosamente rico, y deslumbrantemente seductor que, procedente de Oriente Medio, se había abierto paso en la sociedad victoriana con decisión. Pero su único deseo era vengarse de Charles Weldon, un desalmado propietario de burdeles que, tiempo atrás, se había convertido en su enemigo. Y el plan de Peregrine no puede ser más diabólico: primero, seducirá a Sarah, la prometida de Weldon y, después, acabará con él... Antes de lo que él cree se verá en una encrucijada: tendrá que escoger entre regir su vida con los principios de la venganza o del amor...
Besos prohibidos (El corazón de un libertino #Volumen 6)
by Kathia IblisLlega la sexta entrega de la serie «El corazón de un libertino» de Kathia Iblis. Su destino no era conocerse, menos aún amarse... La señorita Periwinkle Talbot tiene una sola misión en esta nueva temporada: lograr atrapar un partido adecuado que la ayude a mantener a sus hermanas y su hogar ancestral a salvo de su malvada abuela. Cuando misteriosos aliados intervienen para ayudarla a lograr su cometido lo último que espera es terminar conociendo al único hombre capaz de hacer tambalear su decisión de un matrimonio sin amor. ¿Podra ella dejarlo ir y olvidarlo para siempre? Aidan Ó Faoláin, criado en la calle, un sobreviviente, un hombre sin rango, de repente se encuentra a cargo de una misión que jamás creyó aceptar: asistir a una dama en su mayor momento de necesidad. Pero cuando sus consejos y estratagemas comiencen a tener el éxito deseado, ¿podrá dejarla ir a los brazos de otro hombre? ¿Podrán sus besos dejar de ser prohibidos?
Bess of Hardwick: Empire Builder
by Mary S. LovellBess Hardwick, the fifth daughter of an impoverished Derbyshire nobleman, did not have an auspicious start in life. Widowed at sixteen, she nonetheless outlived four monarchs, married three more times, and built the great house at Chatsworth.
Bess Of Hardwick: First Lady of Chatsworth
by Mary S. LovellFrom the bestselling author of The Mitford Girls: A 'wonderfully researched' (Sunday Express) biography of Bess of Hartwick, the most powerful woman in England next to Queen Elizabeth Bringing 'the Tudor Age to exuberant life' (Hugh Massingberd, Mail on Sunday), Mary S. Lovell tells the story of Bess of Hardwick,, one of the most remarkable women of the Tudor era. Gently-born in reduced circumstances, she was married at 15 and when she was widowed at 16, she was still a virgin. At 19 she married a man more than twice her age, Sir William Cavendish, a senior auditor in King Henry VIII's Court of Augmentations. Responsible for seizing church properties for the crown during the Dissolution, Cavendish enriched himself in the process. During the reign of King Edward VI, Cavendish was the Treasurer to the boy king and sisters, and he and Bess moved in the highest levels of society. They had a London home and built Chatsworth House in Derbyshire. After Cavendish's death her third husband was poisoned by his brother. Bess' fourth marriage to the patrician George, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury, Earl Marshall of England, made Bess one of the most important women at court. Her shrewd business acumen was a byword, and she was said to have 'a masculine understanding', in that age when women had little education and few legal rights. The Earl's death made her arguably the wealthiest, and therefore - next to the Queen - the most powerful woman in the country. 'This wonderfully researched book is an intimate portrait of [Bess's] life and a vivid insight into life in Tudor society' Sunday Express
Bess Of Hardwick: First Lady of Chatsworth
by Mary S. LovellFrom the bestselling author of The Mitford Girls: A 'wonderfully researched' (Sunday Express) biography of Bess of Hartwick, the most powerful woman in England next to Queen Elizabeth Bringing 'the Tudor Age to exuberant life' (Hugh Massingberd, Mail on Sunday), Mary S. Lovell tells the story of Bess of Hardwick,, one of the most remarkable women of the Tudor era. Gently-born in reduced circumstances, she was married at 15 and when she was widowed at 16, she was still a virgin. At 19 she married a man more than twice her age, Sir William Cavendish, a senior auditor in King Henry VIII's Court of Augmentations. Responsible for seizing church properties for the crown during the Dissolution, Cavendish enriched himself in the process. During the reign of King Edward VI, Cavendish was the Treasurer to the boy king and sisters, and he and Bess moved in the highest levels of society. They had a London home and built Chatsworth House in Derbyshire. After Cavendish's death her third husband was poisoned by his brother. Bess' fourth marriage to the patrician George, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury, Earl Marshall of England, made Bess one of the most important women at court. Her shrewd business acumen was a byword, and she was said to have 'a masculine understanding', in that age when women had little education and few legal rights. The Earl's death made her arguably the wealthiest, and therefore - next to the Queen - the most powerful woman in the country. 'This wonderfully researched book is an intimate portrait of [Bess's] life and a vivid insight into life in Tudor society' Sunday Express
Bess of Hardwick’s Letters: Language, Materiality, and Early Modern Epistolary Culture (Material Readings in Early Modern Culture)
by Alison WigginsBess of Hardwick's Letters is the first book-length study of the c. 250 letters to and from the remarkable Elizabethan dynast, matriarch and builder of houses Bess of Hardwick (c. 1527–1608). By surveying the complete correspondence, author Alison Wiggins uncovers the wide range of uses to which Bess put letters: they were vital to her engagement in the overlapping realms of politics, patronage, business, legal negotiation, news-gathering and domestic life. Much more than a case study of Bess's letters, the discussions of language, handwriting and materiality found here have fundamental implications for the way we approach and read Renaissance letters. Wiggins offers readings which show how Renaissance letters communicated meaning through the interweaving linguistic, palaeographic and material forms, according to socio-historical context and function. The study goes beyond the letters themselves and incorporates a range of historical sources to situate circumstances of production and reception, which include Account Books, inventories, needlework and textile art and architecture. The study is therefore essential reading for scholars in historical linguistics, historical pragmatics, palaeography and manuscript studies, material culture, English literature and social history.
Bessborough: Three Women. Three Decades. Three Stories of Courage.
by Deirdre Finnerty'I read Bessborough in one sitting, veering from fury to devastation within a matter of pages. A vitally important book.' Louise O'NeillFor over seventy years, Bessborough House, a grand country mansion on the outskirts of Cork city, operated as one of Ireland's biggest mother and baby institutions. Women and girls who walked up its stone steps were warned never to reveal their true identities and gave birth to babies they would not be allowed to keep. In Bessborough: Three Women. Three Decades. Three Stories of Courage, a trio of remarkable women confined there in the 60s, 70s and 80s, tell their truths. Their vivid accounts take us right inside the walls of the secretive institution and give us a deep insight into how their experiences impacted their lives afterwards.The result is a stark portrait of a system that split families apart -- and a moving account of love, loss and reconnection.
Bessborough: Three Women. Three Decades. Three Stories of Courage.
by Deirdre Finnerty'I read Bessborough in one sitting, veering from fury to devastation within a matter of pages. A vitally important book.' Louise O'NeillFor over seventy years, Bessborough House, a grand country mansion on the outskirts of Cork city, operated as one of Ireland's biggest mother and baby institutions. Women and girls who walked up its stone steps were warned never to reveal their true identities and gave birth to babies they would not be allowed to keep. In Bessborough: Three Women. Three Decades. Three Stories of Courage, a trio of remarkable women confined there in the 60s, 70s and 80s, tell their truths. Their vivid accounts take us right inside the walls of the secretive institution and give us a deep insight into how their experiences impacted their lives afterwards.The result is a stark portrait of a system that split families apart -- and a moving account of love, loss and reconnection.
Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad
by Kenneth C. SpringirthAndrew Carnegie's vision of transporting iron ore from his boats on Lake Erie to his Pittsburgh steel mills was realized when he obtained ownership of a series of railroad companies in the region. In 1900, these companies became the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad, which connected the Lake Erie ports of Erie, Pennsylvania, and Conneaut, Ohio, south to North Bessemer near Pittsburgh. Through vintage photographs, Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad highlights the railroad passenger excursions to Conneaut Lake Park and the steam and diesel locomotives used on the well-maintained line. The railroad continues to serve the steel industry today and in May 2004 was acquired by the Canadian National Railway.
Bessie
by Chris AlbertsonThe definitive biography of musical legend Bessie Smith: &“A landmark in the writing of jazz history . . . First-rate&” (The Washington Post). Known as the &“Empress of the Blues,&” Bessie Smith was a successful vaudeville entertainer who became the highest paid African American performer of the Roaring Twenties. This revised and expanded biography debunks many of the myths that have circulated since her untimely death in 1937. Writing with insight and candor about the singer&’s personal life and career, the author supplements his research with dozens of interviews with her relatives, friends, and associates—in particular Ruby Walker Smith, a niece by marriage who toured with Bessie for over a decade. Also included in this updated edition are more details of Bessie&’s early years, new interview material, and a chapter devoted to events and responses that followed the book&’s original publication. &“The product of painstaking research . . . Devastating, provocative, and enlightening.&” —Los Angeles Times
Bessie the Motorcycle Queen
by Charles R. Smith Jr.Hop on the bike with Bessie Stringfield, the motorcycle queen of Miami, in this powerful picture book from Coretta Scott King medalist Charles R. Smith, Jr. and debut picture book illustrator Charlot Kristensen.The folks they lined up to meet the Motorcycle Queen, seated sidesattle on her motorbike machine.In 1929, 18-year-old Bessie Stringfield hopped on her motorcycle and headed out on an adventure, an unusual choice for a young Black woman at the time. Paying her way by winning motorcycle races, she criss-crossed the country through small towns, big cities, and wide open spaces.But not everyone was happy to see Bessie's brown face peeking out from underneath her helmet. And more than once, Bessie found herself making some quick exits on the back of her bike to escape Jim Crow. A trailblazer in the world of women's racing and motorcycling, Bessie Stringfield was a figure who will inspire all children to pursue their dreams.From the first line, award-winning author Charles R. Smith Jr.’s poetry evokes emotion, excitement, fear, and wonder in equal measures. Charlot Kristensen portrays Bessie and the American landscape with vivid imagery that is sure to capture the attention of young readers.A much-needed story about a Black woman who paved the way for future generations, for fans of The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander and Kadir Nelson and My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero and Zeke Peña.
Bessie's War: A heartwarming wartime saga of love and loss for the post office girls
by Pamela EvansA moving and nostalgic saga from Pam Evans, set in London during the Second World War. Perfect for readers of Katie Flynn, Kitty Neale and Dilly Court.It is autumn 1940 and, as the bombs drop on London, a close-knit community struggles to survive. Working at the local post office, Bessie Green does her best to keep her customers' spirits up, but when she receives a telegram addressed to her parents, there's nothing she can do to prevent the heartache that lies ahead. Then Bessie hears that eleven-year-old Daisy Mason has been orphaned in a blast, and she's sure that taking Daisy into their home is just what her parents need to help them overcome their grief. At first, Daisy won't settle, then her handsome brother Josh comes back on leave and things look up for all of them. But the war brings further challenges for Bessie and her friends - with more hearts broken and loved-ones lost - before they can dare to dream of a brighter future...Readers love Pam Evans heartwarming family sagas:'A touching novel' Daily Express'An unforgettable tale of life during the war' Our Time'Nostalgia, heartbreak, danger and war: all the ingredients of an engrossing novel' Bolton News'There's a special kind of warmth that shines through the characters' Lancashire Evening Post'This book touched me very, very much. It's lovely' North Wales Chronicle
Bessie's War: A heartwarming wartime saga of love and loss for the post office girls
by Pamela EvansA moving and nostalgic saga from Pam Evans, set in London during the Second World War. Perfect for readers of Katie Flynn, Kitty Neale and Dilly Court.It is autumn 1940 and, as the bombs drop on London, a close-knit community struggles to survive. Working at the local post office, Bessie Green does her best to keep her customers' spirits up, but when she receives a telegram addressed to her parents, there's nothing she can do to prevent the heartache that lies ahead. Then Bessie hears that eleven-year-old Daisy Mason has been orphaned in a blast, and she's sure that taking Daisy into their home is just what her parents need to help them overcome their grief. At first, Daisy won't settle, then her handsome brother Josh comes back on leave and things look up for all of them. But the war brings further challenges for Bessie and her friends - with more hearts broken and loved-ones lost - before they can dare to dream of a brighter future...Readers love Pam Evans heartwarming family sagas:'A touching novel' Daily Express'An unforgettable tale of life during the war' Our Time'Nostalgia, heartbreak, danger and war: all the ingredients of an engrossing novel' Bolton News'There's a special kind of warmth that shines through the characters' Lancashire Evening Post'This book touched me very, very much. It's lovely' North Wales Chronicle
Bessie's War: A heartwarming wartime saga of love and loss for the post office girls
by Pamela EvansA moving and nostalgic saga from Pam Evans, set in London during wartime. Perfect for readers of Katie Flynn, Kitty Neale and Dilly Court.It is autumn 1940 and, as the bombs rain down on London, a close-knit community struggles to survive. Working at the local post office, Bessie Green does her best to keep her customers' spirits up, but when she receives a telegram addressed to her parents, there's nothing she can do to prevent the heartache that lies ahead. Then Bessie hears that eleven-year-old Daisy Mason has been orphaned in a blast, and she's sure that taking Daisy into their home is just what her parents need to help them overcome their grief. At first, Daisy won't settle, then her handsome brother Josh comes back on leave and things look up for all of them. But the war brings further challenges for Bessie and her friends - with more hearts broken and loved-ones lost - before they can dare to dream of a brighter future...Readers love Pam Evans heartwarming family sagas:'A touching novel' Daily Express'An unforgettable tale of life during the war' Our Time'Nostalgia, heartbreak, danger and war: all the ingredients of an engrossing novel' Bolton News'There's a special kind of warmth that shines through the characters' Lancashire Evening Post'This book touched me very, very much. It's lovely' North Wales Chronicle(P)2020 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Best Actress: The History of Oscar®-Winning Women
by Stephen TapertIngrid Bergman. Audrey Hepburn. Elizabeth Taylor. Jane Fonda. Meryl Streep. The list of women who have won the coveted and legendary Academy Award for Best Actress is long and varied. Through this illustrious roster we can trace the history of women in Hollywood, from the rise of Mary Pickford in the early 20th century to the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements of today, which have galvanized women across the world to speak out for equal pay, respect, power, and opportunity. This lavishly illustrated coffee table book offers a vital examination of the first 75 women to have won the Best Actress Oscar over the span of 90 years. From inaugural recipient Janet Gaynor to Frances McDormand’s 2018 acceptance speech that assertively brought women to the forefront, Best Actress: The History of Oscar®-Winning Women serves to promote a new appreciation for the cinematic roles these women won for, as well as the real-life roles many of them played – and still play – in advancing women’s rights and equality. Stories range from Bette Davis’ groundbreaking battle against the studio system; to the cutting-edge wardrobes of Katharine Hepburn, Diane Keaton and Cher; to the historical significance of Halle Berry’s victory; to the awareness raised around sexual violence by the performances of Jodie Foster, Brie Larson, and others. Showcasing a dazzling collection of 200 photographs, many of which have never before been seen or published, Best Actress honors the legacies of these revered and extraordinary women while scrutinizing the roadblocks that they continue to overcome.
The Best American Political Writing 2008
by Royce N. FlippinThe Year 2008 promises to go down as one of the most fascinating in American political history. The relentless fight to the finish between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination, the country's swift economic downturn, and the widespread unpopularity of the outgoing Bush administration combined to make it a pivotal year in a nation hungry for change. Best American Political Writing 2008 brings the year's events into sharp focus through twenty-six illuminating pieces from our best political writers. From Jane Mayer's unsettling expose of the interrogation techniques used in the C.I.A.'s secret prisons, to a report from the front lines of Iraq on the mixed success of the "surge," to a detailed analysis of how the American female voter thinks, this single volume offers a comprehensive, up-close look at the inner workings of U.S. politics.
The Best and the Brightest (Modern Library Classics Ser.)
by David HalberstamDavid Halberstam’s masterpiece, the defining history of the making of the Vietnam tragedy, with a new Foreword by Senator John McCain.Using portraits of America’s flawed policy makers and accounts of the forces that drove them, The Best and the Brightest reckons magnificently with the most important abiding question of our country’s recent history: Why did America become mired in Vietnam, and why did we lose? As the definitive single-volume answer to that question, this enthralling book has never been superseded. It is an American classic.
The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had
by Kristin LevineThe last thing Harry "Dit" Sims expects when Emma Walker comes to town is to become friends. Proper -talking, brainy Emma doesn't play baseball or fish too well, but she sure makes Dit think, especially about the differences between black and white. <p><p> But soon Dit is thinking about a whole lot more when the town barber, who is black, is put on trial for a terrible crime. Together Dit and Emma come up with a daring plan to save him from the unthinkable. <p> Set in 1917 and inspired by the author's true family history, this is the poignant story of a remarkable friendship and the perils of small-town justice.
The Best Book of Early People
by Margaret Hynes Mike WhiteChildren are very curious about who their prehistoric ancestors were, how they lived, and what they may have looked like, and The Best Book of Early People by Margaret Hynes and Mike White is just the source to satisfy emerging anthropologists. Children will learn how early families survived, hunted, gathered into primitive settlements, began to use tools, and invented farming techniques. Step-by-step illustrations and captions explore ancient villages and the work of the scientists who find and catalog their discoveries.