When it was conceived in the early nineteenth century, New York City's rigid rectilinear street grid was intended to end the notorious chaos of "old New York" spreading unplanned fro
A motivational self-help career book that tells a very personal story as well; in this case, one man’s Great Recession-era journey of maintaining his sanity and spirit during a job market free fall
#1 New York Times bestseller adapted for people with diabetes. Now in paperback—with 16 brand-new pages, full of menus, designed to kick-start your weight loss and control your blood sugar.
Examines the role of the sixth U.S. president in helping form the nation, from negotiating the end of the War of 1812 to winning the Supreme Court case that freed the Amistad's African captives.
Kim O’Donnel knows meat eaters. In fact, she is one. As a voice for the Meatless Monday campaign, she’s been cooking up delicious you-won’t-miss-the-meat fare for the vegetarian-curious-but-vegan’s-to
Inducted in 2006, Warren Moon is the "only" African-American quarterback in the NFL Hall of Fame. His path to success was neither easy nor assured. As a seven-year-old growing up in Los Angeles, he lo
Nothing says summer more than a feast hot off the barbecue. Grilling Vegan Style serves up backyard cooking and entertaining like never before. Running the gamut from plant-based appetizers, salads,
Losing weight with The Mayo Clinic Diabetes Diet just got a little bit easier with help from this outstanding journal. Full of weight-loss tips, this journal is the perfect place to track what you've
The author of You Won't Believe It's Gluten-Free! brings her expertise to the world of gluten-free baking, offering more than 100 recipes for cookies, bars, brownies, holiday treats and more, includin
This wise and informative guide applies Stanley Greenspan’s much admired developmental approach to a very common disorder. In his distinctive and original view, ADHD is not a single problem, but rathe
The world’s bestselling health guide offers new material on the most recent critical health issues such as obesity, as well as additional new and updated information.Covering over 175 healthcare probl
Herman Knell was nineteen and living in Würtzburg in March of 1945 when hundreds of Allied planes arrived overhead, unleashing a torrent of bombs on the city. Würtzburg's tightly packed medi
Buster Keaton (18951966) was a brilliant comedian and filmmaker who conceived, wrote, directed, acted, and even edited most of his ten feature films and nineteen short comedies, which are perhap
Numerous illustrations, many from sources now lost, back up a detailed discussion of world-wide developments in armor from the earliest times, and weapons from the Stone Age to early firearms and cann
Begun in ignorance of the military reality, the War of 1812 was fought catch-as-catch-can with raw troops, incompetent officers, and appallingly inadequate logistics. The odds against the American fig
Major General J. E. B. Stuart (18331864) was one of the Confederacy's greatest horsemen, soldiers, and heroes. As early as First Manassas (Bull Run) he was contributing significantly to the
Eddie Condon (19051973) pioneered a kind of jazz popularly known as Chicago-Dixieland, though musicians refer to it simply as Condon style. Played by small ensembles with driving beat, it was an
In 1864 the Philadelphia Press commissioned Thomas Morris Chester, son of an ex-slave to cover the activities of black troops on the Virginia front. The only black correspondent for a major daily duri
