As the Civil War ravages the country and his family, Nathaniel Mitchell joins the Confederate cause in Georgia after witnessing a fierce battle in his own backyard. Like most men from Appalachia, he h
Enhancing the student experience, and in particular student engagement, has become a primary focus of Higher Education, It is particularly in sharp focus as higher education moves forward into the unc
Enhancing the student experience, and in particular student engagement, has become a primary focus of Higher Education, It is particularly in sharp focus as higher education moves forward into the unc
What does history really consist of? Centuries of people quietly going about their daily business - sleeping, eating, having sex, endeavouring to get comfortable. And where did all these normal activi
Accokeek is an unincorporated place in the southwest corner of Prince George's County. The name "Accokeek" is an Algonquian word meaning "at the edge of the hill." Before the arrival of Capt. John Smi
One of the most admired nonfiction writers of our time retells the story of one truly fabulous year in the life of his native country—a fascinating and gripping narrative featuring such outsized Ame
One of the most admired nonfiction writers of our time retells the story of one truly fabulous year in the life of his native country—a fascinating and gripping narrative featuring such outsized Ame
One of the most admired nonfiction writers of our time retells the story of one truly fabulous year in the life of his native country—a fascinating and gripping narrative featuring such outsized Ame
Britain's writer of narrative non-fiction, the author travels back in time to a forgotten summer when America came of age, took centre stage, and, in five eventful months, changed the world for ever.
We live in a foolish world with women making bad choices and suffering from the collateral damage of other's wrong choices. The One Year Wisdom for Women Devotional, based on the audio program of the
From one of our most beloved authors, a fascinating excursion into the history behind the place we call home—now richly illustrated with more than two hundred images in full colorBill Bryson and his f
The story starts in the mid 1970's and follows the life of Danny who is a very easy going lifeguard and Gina, who works in a bank. They meet and Danny is besotted with Gina, but whereas Danny is a plo
The story starts in the mid 1970's and follows the life of Danny who is a very easy going lifeguard and Gina, who works in a bank. They meet and Danny is besotted with Gina, but whereas Danny is a plo
There is no doubt that our child-rearing molds and shapes us as we grow and mature. After eighty-five years, my understanding of the events recorded in this book have opened my eyes as to why people d
There is no doubt that our child-rearing molds and shapes us as we grow and mature. After eighty-five years, my understanding of the events recorded in this book have opened my eyes as to why people d
With his signature wit, charm, and seemingly limitless knowledge, Bill Bryson takes us on a room-by-room tour through his own house, using each room as a jumping off point into the vast history of the
This third edition of Jo Bryson's highly regarded Managing Information Services has been thoroughly revised with an emphasis on managing for a sustainable future. Libraries and information services fa
Senior management consultant Bryson updates her textbook and handbook for future leaders in information services. This third edition places more emphasis on the reasons for doing things certain ways,
Bartholomew Fortuno, the World’s Thinnest Man, believes that his unusual body is a gift. Hired by none other than P.T. Barnum to work at his spectacular American Museum—a modern marvel of macabre disp
What does history really consists of? Centuries of people quietly going about their daily business - sleeping, eating, having sex, endeavouring to get comfortable.And where did all these normal activi
Design is central to every service or good produced, sold and consumed. Manufacturing and service companies located in high cost locations increasingly find it difficult to compete with producers loca
From one of the most beloved authors of our? time—more than six million copies of his books have been sold in this country alone—a fascinating excursion into the history behind the place we call home.
From one of the most beloved authors of our? time—more than six million copies of his books have been sold in this country alone—a fascinating excursion into the history behind the place we call home.
This new edition of the acclaimed bestseller is lavishly illustrated to convey, in pictures as in words, Bill Bryson’s exciting, informative journey into the world of science.In A Short History of Nea
From one of the most beloved authors of our a fascinating, excursion into the History behind the place we call homeBill Bryson and his family live in a Victorian parsonage in a part of England where
New and updated edition of the bestselling guide to Pennsylvania's 73 breweries and brewpubs History of brewing in the state Full information for travelers, such as lodging, nearby points of interest,
Suitable for younger readers, this book covers the wonder and mysteries of time and space, the frequently bizarre and often obsessive scientists and the methods they used, and the extraordinary accide
Water for Elephants meets Geek Love in this riveting first novel, an enchanting love story set in P. T. Barnum's American Museum in 1865 New York CityBartholomew Fortuno, the World's Thinnest Man, be
In At Home, Bill Bryson applies the same irrepressible curiosity, irresistible wit, stylish prose and masterful storytelling that made A Short History of Nearly Everything one of the most lauded books
From one of the world’s most beloved and bestselling authors, a terrifically useful and readable guide to the problems of the English language most commonly encountered by editors and writers.What is
Bill Bryson's Shakespeare pairs one of history's most celebrated writers with one of the most popular writers in the English language today. In this elegant, updated, illustrated edition, the supersti
Enter the world of science as Bill Bryson unmasks the mysteries of the universe.Did you know that:‧ Every atom in your body has almost certainly passed through several stars and been part of millions
From one of America's most beloved and bestselling authors, a wonderfully useful and readable guide to the problems of the English language most commonly encountered by editors and writers.What is the
What is the difference between cant and jargon, or assume and presume? What is a fandango? How do you spell supersede? Is it hippy or hippie? These questions really matter to Bill Bryson, as they do t
