Written by two experienced executive recruiters and coaches, this manual’s structured goal-attainment program provides busy professionals with a proven, customizable plan for an accomplished ca
Merit Prize winner, 19th Annual Mature Media Awards, National Media (Book) division.Written for older Americans, their Baby Boomer children, and everyone who cares for an older family member, this pra
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Describing the exciting and adventurous world surrounding geocaching?a worldwide hunt in which treasures are located using global positioning system (GPS) devices?this manual offers an understanding a
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In California in the 1920s and 1930s, kidnapping ---nicknamed "the snatch racket" by a cynical newspaperman---was the most booming criminal enterprise around.Driven by greed, desperation and sometimes
Evoking the rich beauty of California’s mission heritage in lush watercolors and insightful prose, this beautifully illustrated exploration follows the gorgeous path of El Camino Real, stretching from
Presenting many rare photographs of Playland at the Beach and the surrounding neighborhood?including previously unpublished photographs from the private archive of ride designer Laurence Hollings?this
One of the earliest guides to traditional whittling, this reprint of a 1930s classic preserves all of the original projects and text and addsupdated drawings forthe contemporary whittler.
This compilation of 76 World War II veterans’ stirring recollections presents a remarkable array of stories from all of the major theaters of the war, including the Pacific, Europe, and a saga
Perfect for crafters and anyone interested in toys and games, this resource provides a collection of wooden puzzle projects submitted by members of the International Puzzle Group?a worldwide membershi
Downtown Fresno’shistoric architecture comes to life once morein this review ofremarkable buildings. Stunning watercolor portraits, paired with brief passages that address eac
From selecting materials and tools to applying finishes and shellacs, this handy guidebook provides complete instructions for creating16 unique toy tops. Economical and simple to produce, each
A simple, straightforward shop manual for woodworkers of all skill levels, this reference dispenses with the lore and legend of planes and offers techniques for adding these tools into woodworking reg
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Lavishly illustrated with beautiful, evocative watercolors, this record visits dozens of locations influential to the life of Pulitzer Prize-winning author William Saroyan, best known for his play The
Featuring projects from the 19th and 20th centuries, this woodworking handbook presents family-friendly shop projects from a bygone era. Each project?many of them toys from a simpler time when boys we
Capturing the rollercoaster ride of Fresno State’s unlikely victory in the 2008 NCAA College World Series, this account tells their story through more than 200 color photographs, radio play-by-play ex
The simple and beautiful art of woodcarving is adapted for children of all ages in this introduction to coaxing shapes and figures from solid blocks of wood. Requiring only a few tools and some inspi