The brain (and mental health) is the most important medical issue of our time. Just two handfuls in size and made of billions of nerve and ganglial cells, the living brain controls our thoughts,
A comprehensive guide to weather phenomena in Canada. Canada's Weather explores the fascinating science and history of Canada's weather from coast to coast to coast. Written by the Weather Network's
The latest facts and stats on the NFL's greatest players. With second-edition sales more than 60 percent higher than the first edition, Football Now! has proven itself as a favorite of football fan
Attractive, clearly written and includes all that a beginner would need to know to get started. --Popular Astronomy A concise, illustrated guidebook for amateur astronomers. Practical Astronomy
A world-renowned design authority shows how to make the most of every square foot. Praise for the previous edition: Lavishly illustrated, it makes living, cooking, entertaining, working and sleepi
A unique record of the history of the United States. Throughout its history, the United States has celebrated its achievements, honored its heroes and recorded its history by issuing beautiful comm
A celebration of the magnificent and unexpected world of the Arctic. The Arctic, the mystical lands north of 60 degrees, is a cold and forbidding place that is covered in ice and snow for most of the
A wealth of information about goalies... The text is quite accessible and the photographs are stunning.... It would be a great addition to a school or public library and hockey enthusiasts will want t
The ultimate fan's book on the superstars that make NHL hockey the great game it is. In its seventh edition, Hockey Now! continues to provide fast-pace, totally up-to-date and strikingly illustrate
Photograph Your Kids Like a Pro shows parents how to take great photos that capture a child's individuality. It offers tips and guidance for those who wish to graduate from taking snapshots to creatin
Duct tape has become the material of choice for creating fashions that showcase the wearer's originality and ingenuity. -- The New York Times Duct tape has become a cultural phenomenon, one of tho
Essential for drag racing fans and libraries in communities where drag strips draw crowds. --Library Journal Gearheads will likely devour this book, but anyone who's ever sat behind a wheel and wo
For goldsmiths, collectors, jewelry-makers, investors, retailers and consumers. The trade of gemstones is a highly specialized and often secretive business. Using The Jeweler's Directory of Gemston
It can be browsed or studied, and it would engage the informal student as well as the serious reader. Strongly recommended for public libraries needing just one basic resource. --Booklist As an in
Praise for the first edition: With deft prose and engaging anecdotes, Mr. Orenstein takes us skillfully through a vast amount of information....[his] treatment is nothing short of masterly. --Scien
Advance praise for Flies: Stephen A. Marshall has delivered one of the most beautiful and useful accounts of insect life ever written. -- Edward O. Wilson, Research Professor Emeritus, Harvard Unive
Hockey Hall of Fame Book of Jerseys is a celebration of the Hockey Hall of Fame's collection of the best jerseys and sweaters worn by the premier players of the game. The brand-new, never-before-se
A must for ambitious do-it-yourselfers who are looking for out-of-the- ordinary results. --Home and Gardens The Paint Effects Bible --"highly recommended" by Library Journal and with sales of 48,0
The definitive reference to indigenous peoples' watercraft around the world. Tappan Adney (1868-1950) was an artist, writer, ethnographer, historian and modelmaker of unparalleled ability. He tirel
An illustrated survey of the most iconic shoe designs from the Edwardian Period to today. Shoe Innovations is an enthralling survey of 60 of the most iconic shoe styles of the 20th and 21st centuri
A thorough guide to making a menagerie of charming fondant creatures. Fondant-decorated cakes are an important part of today's celebrations and now more than ever, bakers are choosing to make speci
A practical guide to outdoor features and landscaping for the green home. Following the book Eco House, which concentrated on intelligent solutions for the home interior, this book concentrates on
The facts behind 100 dog behaviors. What Dogs Want interprets all the postures, expressions, sounds and actions exhibited by dogs individually and in their with other dogs and people. The 100 beha
An in-depth look at the world's mightiest structures. Stunning foldout pages, panels, diagrams, photographs and "Mega Facts" boxes make this book a stimulating read for all ages. Megastructures des
Our love of life makes the inevitability of death very difficult to accept. Death is a comprehensive examination of that inevitable and universal human experience. To better our understanding of death
An authoritative guide about the sport, including its history; the FIFA ranking of every international team; and profiles of the best teams, coaches, and players.
Practical information for teens and their families. Praise for the previous edition: This very unusual book...is loaded with the kind of information disabled teens often need but may be too embar
"What's exciting and clever about what Jekka has done with this book is that she's focused on a 'hit-list,' her top-50 cooking herbs of all time, and gives you delicious and exciting ways of using the
A brand-new look for a classic story. Originally published in 1979, this was the first of Robert Munsch's oral stories to be turned into a book. Since then, it has made countless children (and adults)
A child's imagination takes flight. When Abby finds two warm, round stones in the backyard, she "adopts" them, pretending they're unhatched birds. She lovingly builds them a cozy nest and watches o
Old MacDonald had a farm like you've never seen before! With a nod to the familiar refrain E-I-E-I-O, a day on this farm is framed by the vowels A-E-I-O-U--and sometimes Y. Old MacDonald appears
A comprehensive introduction to their biology, natural history and classification. With flattened bodies, opposed feet, independently swiveling eyes, a prehensile tail, and the ability to change
Preserving Made Easy is the perfect book for today's busy cooks who still want to prepare and enjoy the homemade goodness of fresh fruits and vegetables. These recipes were selected for their deliciou
Praise for previous editions: One of the most borrowed books in our library. --This Old house A dizzying amount of detailed pictorial information ... clearly and fascinatingly captioned. --World
From their earliest years together, Gary and Joanie McGuffin have spent their lives in the wilderness. Their honeymoon was a two-year, 6,000-mile (9,656 km) journey from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to th
A new series for living the good life! Made At Home This exciting series comes from the father-and-son team Dick and James Strawbridge, who live "the good life" on their small acreage. In Made A
A new series for living the good life! Made At Home This exciting series comes from the father-and-son team Dick and James Strawbridge, who live "the good life" on their small acreage. In Made A
A new series for living the good life! Made At Home This exciting series comes from the father-and-son team Dick and James Strawbridge, who live "the good life" on their small acreage. In Made A
A thrilling journey over, under and across the world's most challenging bridges. "Enthusiasm backed up by impressive research." -- The Sunday Telegraph on Dan Cruickshank's Around the World in 80
Rodmell keeps the kitchen and the food exciting. -- Phoenix Home and Garden "This weighty tome can take pride of place with the best of your generalist cookbooks." -- January Magazine
