Little Girl Blue is an intimate profile of Karen Carpenter, a girl from a modest Connecticut upbringing who became a Southern California superstar. Karen was the instantly recognizable lead
Examining breath in its role as the ?delivery system” for ideas in musical performance, this provocative book makes a compelling case for the power of submitting oneself to its miracles. The study is
Gathering darkly fantastic short fiction previously available only in limited editions, this collection explores the mysteries of souls?whether they are sacrificed on the pinnacle of Mount Parnassus o
This delightful introduction to drawing trees completely demystifies the process by showing how images can be built up easily, from initial geometric shapes right through to the finished trees. Includ
Confirming the old adage that big things come in small packages, the compact volumes of this ongoing series offer crafters an easy outlet for their passions?be they for fiber arts, sugarcraft, polymer
In this autobiography, Sam Huff recounts his journey from coal-country poverty to NFL superstardom. One of the first dominant middle linebackers in history of the NFL, Huff led Gotham's G-Men to an NF
In Star-Spangled Hockey, legendary hockey writer Kevin Allen takes readers on a journey from the earliest days of USA Hockey to celebrate the organization's 75th anniversary. From the beginning, when
Veterans of recent conflicts describe their individual journeys from raw recruit to war resister in this collection of testimonials. Although it is not well publicized, the long tradition of refusing
Returning to the haunting hideaway of Mystic Falls, the fictional setting of the CW hit series The Vampire Diaries, this new guide promises to further satisfy the?show's many loyal viewers. Garnering
A unique look into Cuban communism through the eyes of a western celebrity, this biography follows the dashing Australian-born Hollywood star Errol Flynn to Cuba in 1959. While the country is on the b
This?easy-to-use reference book draws on successful professional experience writing and publishing family histories?to create a universal method for novices and seasoned genealogists alike. Demystifyi
Rabbi Abraham Isaac HaKohen Kook’s seminal work on repentance, Oros HaTeshuvah, is recognized as a classic of Jewish thought but has, because of its difficult language and its theological depth, remai
The rich heritage of children’s folk songs is captured in this beloved musical tale, which tells the delightful story of the courtship between two unlikely creatures. Radiant illustrations capture the
Winky Cherry introduces sewing to young seamsters?from simple stitches and doll making to understanding and using a sewing machine?in this series. Guides feature clever rhymes and simple instructions,
Winky Cherry introduces sewing to young seamsters?from simple stitches and doll making to understanding and using a sewing machine?in this series. Guides feature clever rhymes and simple instructions,
Winky Cherry introduces sewing to young seamsters?from simple stitches and doll making to understanding and using a sewing machine?in this series. Guides feature clever rhymes and simple instructions,
Taking a decade-by-decade approach to the Brigham Young University football tradition, this collection brings together over 40 stories from the most outstanding voices of the program. The spirit of?Co
The keen home handyperson has plenty of projects to choose from in this practical book, which is divided into four parts: 1. Woodworking; 2. Plastering & Rendering; 3. Painting & Wallpapering;
Exploring the reasons why more than 70 percent of teens stop going to church when they reach adulthood, this impassioned proposal outlines ways that churches can retain their youth populations by givi
Taking a decade-by-decade approach to the University of Wisconsin football tradition, this collection brings together over 40 stories from the most outstanding voices of the program. The spirit of Bad
Taking a decade-by-decade approach to the University of Iowa football tradition, this collection brings together over 40 stories from the most outstanding voices of the program. The spirit of Hawkeye
Written for cycling enthusiasts who expect to run into vehicular traffic or urban traffic patterns anywhere in the world, this book is not limited to only cyclists in major cities. Observations from y
A perfect keepsake for any local or visitor, A Is for Aspen is a charming picture book that explores the town of Aspen, Colorado, through short, sweet rhymes. Clean, graphic illustrations explore this
Every time you use a cell phone or log on to a computer, you could be contributing to the death toll in the bloodiest, most violent region in the world: the eastern Congo. Rich in ?conflict minerals”-
Claiming that most rewards of victory in modern warfare are exaggerated or false, this discussion demonstrates that when the ostensible benefits of victory are examined a generation after a war, it be
A Man Could Stand Up ?, the third volume of Parade’s End, brings Ford’s characters to the ?crack across the table of History’, across which lie their uncertain post-war futures. Divided into three par
This first major biography of the most romanticized icon in jazz thrillingly recounts his wild ride. From his emergence in the 1950s--when an uncannily beautiful young man from Oklahoma appeared on th
indispensableWith concise information about health, injury prevention, and treatment of common dance-related problems, this handbook on medical issues and rehabilitation will quickly become indispensi
Enhanced by interviews and rare photographs, a definitive history of late twentieth century Canadian rock covers bands from Canada's homegrown music industry, including Blue Rodeo, Sarah McLachlan, Ba
Featuring a generous selection of color reproductions, this book introduces the paintings of Evan Walters, a brilliant yet largely unknown 20th-century Welsh painter. Beyond showcasing examples of Wal
Making the provocative purposeful, this analysis spotlights the most exciting?or potentially embarrassing?story element: the obligatory sex scene. This sensibly suggestive guide demonstrates how to ad
Based on the teachings of Kenneth Little Hawk, the renowned Mi’Kmaw First Nation storyteller, this book uses stories to explain how to tell stories. Each of the practical skills needed for storytellin
Admit it: you love to explore how things work. Screwdriver and pliers in hand, no castoff electronics or old appliances are safe. But once you’ve pulled apart your prey, do you really just want to scr
A groundbreaking history of the marvelously contrary, endlessly energetic early years of the colony of Sydney?From the sparkling harbor to the Cumberland Plain, from convicts to the city's political e
Shortlisted for the 2012 Ontario Trillium Award. Idaho Winter is a boy who, through no fault of his own, is loathed by everyone in the town where he lives—his father feeds him roadkill for breakfast,
Arguing that many traditional forms of action?aid programs, government policies, social interventions?are often ineffective and even socially disruptive, this treatise proposes a movement toward "gent
The only time in the history of Wimbledon that the men’s singles final was not played is told in detail by the crowned champion in this illuminating tennis biography. Sidney Wood won the 1931 Wimbledo
From bondage parties and peeping toms to plushies and foot worshippers, one woman's sometimes mind-boggling, mostly hilarious, always fascinating investigation into sexual fetishes Turned on by somet
