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A study of politics in fifteenth-century Florence, Clarke's detailed account of the careers of two brothers, Tommaso and Niccolo Soderini, and their relationship with the Medici family opens up a new perspective on the political world of Renaissance Florence. The Soderini were at different times supporters and adversaries of the Medici, whose rise to power remains the subject of historical debate. Based on hitherto unpublished sources, particularly from the archives of Florence and Milan, this book examines the nature of the ascendancy of the Medici and opposition to them, the sources of...

This is The Plain Text Edition This year's Spring/ Summer Theme is the magical world of Faeries, Pixies and Dragons. A child's imagination can create so many little friends and journeys. The Peacocks have joined with musician John Hunter Phillips in honor and prayer for those children lost to us this past year with a Special Dedication and a link to a download for his musical tribute. The Peacock Writers are a group of authors from around the wold that join together in the spirit of giving by offering their talents in short stories, poems and artwork. The Peacock Writers and all the proceeds...

The Peacock Writers are a fluid group of authors from around the world. "Books Backpacks & Bagged Lunches" is our seventh collection of short stories and poems in the continuation of our series of books dedicated to raising funds to benefit children's charities. The proceeds from all our books go directly to those who protect, feed comfort and defend children. The Beginning of school can be fun, adventerous and stressful. Entering a new school, meeting new friends, and finding your way through the social structure all while trying to learn new concepts, facts, figures and lessons. This book...

Presents cutting-edge, evidence-based interventions for dealing with specific difficulties of reading comprehension in children aged 7-11.

• An in-depth introduction to the 'poor comprehender profile', which describes children who despite being fluent readers have difficulty extracting meaning from text.
• Sets out a range of practical interventions for improving reading skills in this group - along with comprehensive guidance on assessment and monitoring, and insightful accounts of professionals' experience in delivering the techniques described.
• Includes an...