Flips, slides, grinds, pivots and much, much more for skateboarders. In this how-to guide, Sean D'Arcy, a world-renowned soccer freestyler, and Phillip Marshall, a top skateboard freestyler, lead ska
A guide to hair care offers step-by-step instructions for creating a wide variety of looks for both short and long hair and includes tips on daily maintenance, coloring, straightening, and hair extens
A valuable tool for stargazers at all skill and experience levels. A planisphere and sky charts are essential tools for night-sky viewing. Having a reliable planisphere on hand is the best way for s
Provides an illustrated tour through the universe's most theatrical and mysterious events, including eclipses, the aurora borealis, rainbows, St. Elmo's fire, dust devils, petrified forests, ball ligh
A glimpse inside the daily life of nature's masked bandits. Children find the bandit-masked face and button nose of a raccoon irresistibly cute, and catching a glimpse of one in a neighborhood tree n
The wild, wary gray wolf. The largest wild member of the dog family, the gray wolf stalks much larger mammals, such as the elk, caribou and moose. How does it succeed? Built to run, the long-legged w
High flight with North America's mighty eagles. Only two kinds of eagles live in North America, the bald eagle and the golden eagle. These majestic birds belong to the same family and share many phys
This compact (6x6.5) guide offers A-Z entries on major design movements, trends, history, and figures in the field. About 40 pages of opening chapters review the history of design, touching on mass-co
A guide to growing microgreens--tiny seedlings of herbs and vegetables--in container gardens, with information on twenty-five popular varieties, recipes for using them, and tips on care and cultivatio
The America the Beautiful series takes readers on a photographic tour of the country's most beautiful states and most vibrant cities. Top photographers contribute their best images of both well-known
An often harrowing account of the men and women who struggle to improve the lives of people in desperate need. The humanitarian organization, Doctors Without Borders (also known as Maedecins Sans Fron
Florida is famous for its climate, its beaches and its overall sense of fun and excitement -- which greet each visitor and has led to many becoming residents. This photographic tribute to the sunshine
In a handy bilingual dictionary, 12,000 key words and phrases connected with 200 detailed illustrations make finding and translating thousands of terms in English and Spanish accurate, easy, and fast,
A guide to dog care from puppyhood to old age includes information on how to select the right breed, house-training, showing, breeding, health care, feeding, and first aid.
Looks at the nutritional content, seasonal variances, and value of two hundred different foods, describing how to achieve the maximum benefits from each food and combinations to increase benefits.
A guide to dog care from puppyhood to old age includes information on how to select the right breed, house-training, showing, breeding, health care, feeding, and first aid.
A cornucopia of tasty recipes that is sure to please the entire family. From simple snacks to family favorites to classic desserts, these recipes will attract every member of the family and will s
Praise for the hardcover edition:"Captures the frenzy of the band's live performances and the lightheartedness behind the scenes . . . a real sense of their personalities."-- Library Journal"In this
One girl's harrowing trek from exile and slavery to hope in a new land -- all based on a true story. In the early 1980s, thousands of Ethiopian Jews fled the civil unrest, famine and religious persec
A showcase of the best ideas, trends, styles and techniques from the stars of the world-famous Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show. Best Garden Design is an inspirational sourcebook that
Parents have a lingering impact on their teen children. If you act like Marlene, you end up like Marlene -- messed up, lonely and broke. No wonder Samantha rejects her mother's lifestyle. In The Trou
"I would like . . . to help dreamers, they find it hard to get on in life." -- Alfred NobelAlfred Nobel, born in Sweden in 1833, was a brilliant inventor and businessman. Although he held more than
Ideal for the growing number of dog owners who know that mental activity is as important as exercise when it comes to their dog's health and happiness.
Introduces young readers to different types of loaders, including loaders shoveling snow, loaders working at building sites, loaders fixing roads, and loaders working on farms.
The subject of myth and superstition, the owl is instantly distinguished by its disconcerting stare and haunting cry. It is a mysterious and fearsome predator, a flawless hunter in the darkest of nigh
Parrots are admired for their brilliant coloration, gregarious nature and remarkable intelligence. They are communal creatures that gather in small groups or flocks of thousands atop the forest canopy
Ethereal and vibrant, butterflies are endlessly fascinating to watch. Their remarkable transformations, brief lives and unrivaled colors capture the human imagination. Their delicate wings and dazzlin
They come from all walks of life but are united in their courage and selflessness. They routinely face the most destructive elements as they battle to save lives and property. Armed with little more t
Creatures perfectly suited to a life of climbing and humidity, frogs exhibit some of the most elaborate and idiosyncratic behaviors in the natural world. They can be breathtakingly beautiful, often en
Winning advice from a tennis champion and a professional tennis coach. This indispensable resource for tennis players has a wealth of tips and suggestions on how they can improve their skills and inc
