A chronicle of the fascinating early years of Horatio Nelson and Emma Lyon. Both determined to rise from obscurity, they set about making their ways through the world with corresponding recklessness a
These sharp and hilarious science fiction stories with comic-style illustrations encourage reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike to read the pictures as part of an ongoing narrative to build visual
This book about America, and its strengths and vulnerabilities, is quite properly a meditation on freedom. No other value is more closely associated with what it means to be American than this. From t
After the Napoleonic Wars, Adam Bolitho is rewarded with command of his own ship and sets sail for the Caribbean, where he finds adventure aplenty amid these lawless islands.
"There are more than 200 negative words associated with the word black and more than 100 positive meanings or synonyms attributed to the word white. This analysis of semantics and semiotics illustrate
"An in-depth study of Quebec nationalism. It offers an insight to the thinking of an open-minded, left-wing, English-Canadian activist as he tried to come to terms with Quebec nationalist thinking."--
If there is one thing needed in the Christian world today, it’s a positive view of sex and relationships. With uncanny warmth, deep compassion and non-judgmental wisdom, Fran Ferder and John Heagle ha
In this eloquent memoir, one of the grand figures of conservative Protestantism reveals what he learned from his upbringing and how, with trust in God and compassion for others, his faith matured. Wit
A new set of steamy tales. A girl is brought into her eighteenth birthday by her older lover with abandon. A man gives himself up to blind love but what has he lost for it? A woman confuses the heat o
Kalellis' five-step plan puts readers in touch with the portrait of their restored self, dispelling harmful romanticism. The steps include acknowledging that one is not alone, restoring self-expressio
The winner of the 2002 Daytona 500 shared the Victory Circle with an intimidating presence this time around—even a year after the legendary Dale Earnhardt's death, the fans and fellow NASCAR racers wh
After Soro's lucky grain of corn is stolen by a bird, he embarks on a quest to find it and meets up with a variety of friendly animals and people along the way.
Travel through Britain's military history with a proud seafaring family, the Blackwoods, and the service tradition in which they make their careers?the Royal Marines. Captain Philip Blackwood of the R
With contributions about what their dogs mean to them, this collection presents over eighty women and girls from diverse backgrounds, ages, and countries share their feelings and experiences of living
A guide to the horse’s anatomy and basic physiology, with clear descriptions of how it works. Written for horse owners and students by a leading equine veterinary surgeon. Chapters include points of t
These popular seminar leaders update and expand upon their groundbreaking and award-winning A Sense of Sexuality with new chapters on timely topics such as the relation between men and women and the e
?Conventional gear” refers to the traditional configuration of an airplane’s landing gear with a wheel mounted on the very tail of the craft. Focusing on teaching pilots to overcome some of the diffic
Features the story of Adam Taliaferro, a college football player told he would never walk again after a paralyzing tackle, and how he proves the doctors wrong with his courage, hard work, and perserve
Brimming with information and more than 200 photographs, Black Heroes will intrigue and inspire all those who seek to know more about our nation's history. ? Atlanta Metro. Black Heroes is a who's who
Feelings of inadequacy can be a helpful motivator. They can inspire someone with little confidence to the heights of success. However, there are many people who feel inadequate to an extent that is de
This beginner’s sailing instructional guide covers both monohull and catamaran sailing with an emphasis on basic technique, safety, and fun. Skipping complicated sailing jargon that can stymie most no
Good Clean Fun has over 70 of the best games for kids ages 4 to 11. Enjoy playing with your child while stimulating their imagination with memory games, creative play games, conversation games, games
Written with feeling and emotion, this meditative book will inspire many with its brutal honesty as it unfolds the many layers of love and loyalty tinged with fear and betrayal that the Passion evokes
Kick back and take a trip in time to meet some of baseball’s all-time great personalities, with one of them as your own personal guide. Sleeper Cars and Flannel Uniforms brings baseball legends to lif
Contains some 30,000 wood names with their corresponding commercial, common, botanical, and Spanish, English, French, and German vernacular names. Included are the species, family, and area or country
Women with endometriosis and the health professionals who treat them will benefit from the latest information about the possible causes, diagnosis, surgeries, and current treatment options for endomet
Movie Wars cogently explains how movies are packaged, distributed, and promoted, and how, at every stage of the process, the potential moviegoer is treated with contempt. Along the way, it exposes ind
Eight-year-old Phoebe looks forward to a visit from her absent father and must deal with her disappointment when "something comes up" and he must postpone his visit.
Meg's brother has lost a priceless family heirloom somewhere along Main Street. The reader may search the pictures for key clues to solve the case along with Meg.
Based on radio plays, this collection retells the gospel of John, an epic story with several twists and turns. Each chapter includes a reflection offering background information and an understanding o
Derived from the First Steps in Music books, the 61 recordings on this CD or cassette are best suited for use with children in their first year of life. These include such favorites as ?To Market, To
This delightfully illustrated reader is one of a series that uses the revolutionary educational theory of multiple intelligences to address such issues as dealing with bullies, listening, and boredom,
With quick and simple ideas, 101 Easy, Wacky, Crazy Activities is guaranteed to enliven any day. Try Tongue Painting (yes, Tongue Painting!) or Squishy Squeezy (a clean and messy activity!) and open t
With valuable insights from two breast cancer survivors who know their way around the medical system, this guide reveals how to create a self-care support system that can help women to maintain contro
A collection of 70 prototypical techniques and coding examples that can be adapted for applications. Each example begins with a quick synopsis that is followed by the supporting source code. The examp
Based on radio plays, this collection retells the gospel of John, an epic story with several twists and turns. Each chapter includes a reflection offering background information and an understanding o
One of the greatest African American leaders and one of the most brilliant minds of his time, Frederick Douglass spoke and wrote with unsurpassed eloquence on almost all the major issues confronting t
