Steve Matthews concentre son écriture sur la littérature jeunesse, animé par une passion pour la promotion de l'alphabétisation. Ses histoires captivantes ont atteint de jeunes lecteurs dans plusieurs pays, et son dévouement à l'alphabétisation des enfants a été reconnu au niveau du Parlement de l'État australien. Matthews s'est consacré à l'écriture à temps plein pour poursuivre cette ambition de toute une vie. Il vise à créer des récits captivants qui inspirent l'amour de la lecture et soutiennent le développement des compétences essentielles en littératie chez les enfants.
The story revolves around siblings Liam and Piper, who navigate their contrasting views on gender and family dynamics. When Liam gains the ability to become invisible, Piper is determined to uncover his secrets, questioning his credibility as a scientist. Their adventure intensifies when Liam discovers a hidden cellar filled with rats and zombies, alongside a briefcase of secret formulas from the vanished Professor Nutbolt. As they delve deeper, the siblings face the mystery of the Professor's disappearance and the potential dangers that lie ahead.
In Search of the Romans is a lively and informative introduction to ancient Rome. Making extensive use of ancient sources and copiously illustrated with photographs, drawings, maps and plans, now for the first time in colour, its opening two chapters guide the reader through the events of Roman history, from the foundation of the city to the fall of the empire. Subsequent chapters introduce the most important aspects of the Roman the army and the provinces, religion, society, and entertainment; the final two chapters focus on Pompeii and Herculaneum, the two cities destroyed by Vesuvius. New to this edition are sections on the Augustan principate, on the Roman army, on life in the provinces and on engineering innovations, while the existing text is revised throughout. The narrative includes descriptions of many individuals from the Roman world, drawn from a variety of social settings.Activity boxes and further reading lists throughout each chapter aid students' understanding of the subject. Review questions challenge students to read further and reflect on some of the most important social, political and cultural issues of ancient Rome, as well as to compare them with those of their own society. The new edition is supported by a website that includes images, maps and timelines, further reading and related links.
Dvě sestry jsou za války brutálně rozděleny. Zatímco Ania je uvržena do pekla na zemi v koncentračním táboře, Danutu zavede osud do polského odboje. Obě zažijí nevýslovné věci a obě touží po odplatě. K té nakonec může dojít po více jak šedesáti letech a obě sestry se musí rozhodnout, zda dají přednost spravedlnosti, nebo pomstě…
