Simon Adams is a writer and editor specializing in children's non-fiction and reference books. His expertise spans history, politics, and current affairs, with extensive work on exploration, music, and the arts. He is also an established jazz critic and reviewer, contributing his insightful analysis to family and adult reference works. Adams brings a wealth of knowledge and a clear, engaging style to complex subjects, making them accessible and fascinating for young readers.
Exploring the life of Henry VIII's overlooked daughter, this biography reveals her transformation from an unwanted child to a powerful queen. It highlights her reign during a significant period in English history, showcasing her resilience and political acumen. The narrative delves into her struggles for acceptance and the challenges she faced in a male-dominated society, ultimately portraying her as a key figure in shaping England's legacy.
A pictorial guide to the world's people and events, 10000 BCE-present.
Our truest identity isn't something we create or build ourselves. It's a gift we receive. We live under water. What does baptism mean? And what do we do with it? Kevin Adams--an experienced pastor and church planter who has baptized people of all ages and spiritual origins--makes the case that baptism isn't merely a one-time ceremony but something to be lived and affirmed throughout one's life. In Living under Water, Adams shares stories that illustrate how baptism shapes one's identity and enters us into an alternate narrative, one ongoing since the dawn of creation, through which we understand our truest selves with all our joy and trauma and by which we are united with a group of people unbound by race or language, continent or generation. Foregrounding baptism in the lives of Christians means foregrounding baptism in the life of the church. Anchored in both theology and real-world experience, Adams shows how that can happen while engaging honestly with the history (and ongoing reality) of baptism's corruptions and abuses. This book is for pastors and parishioners of any Christian tradition who long for baptism to be bigger than a set of doctrinal bullet points--nothing less than the gospel story enacted with water
'If Not Now, When?'
Focusing on the concept of the Responsibility to Protect (R2P), this book analyzes significant instances of mass atrocities from 2005 onward, exploring both occurrences and interventions. It intricately connects historical events with political decisions, offering insights into the effectiveness and challenges of R2P in preventing humanitarian crises. Through detailed case studies, the narrative examines the complexities of global responses to atrocities, highlighting lessons learned and the ongoing struggle to uphold human rights.
Get closer to boiling, burning volcanoes than you ever thought possibleWitness the power of an active volcano, learn the history of dormant volcanoes, and explore the volcanoes due to erupt at any moment . . .Volcanoes are all around the world, from under the sea to outer space. Readers can discover how volcanoes form, why they erupt, and the different types of volcanoes.
Explore space, planet earth, plants, animals, history, science, technology, and culture with this wonderfully comprehensive encyclopedia. Useful features include visual factfiles, bulleted facts, charts, world records, bizarre facts and top tens. The book is fully crossreferenced throughout and is packed with diagrams, illustrations and photos, making it a brilliant guide to everything you have ever wanted to know.
The War of 1812 is explored through the perspectives of the United States, Canada, and Indigenous peoples, highlighting the complex dynamics and outcomes of the conflict. Despite its resolution fostering friendly relations and no significant territorial changes, the war's legacy differs between nations and marginalized communities. The use of primary and secondary sources sheds light on the contrasting memories and impacts of the war, particularly for Indigenous groups whose aspirations for independence were thwarted.
Super-cool facts sit alongside hands-on activities in this exciting series. Readers can learn how to play an ancient board game, make a royal headdress and write in hieroglyphics through step-by-step pictures and instructions.
The Children's Illustrated World Atlas is the essential reference for budding geographers and curious minds.
Find out about the beliefs and customs of religions through history, with 250 pictures.