SOME DAY takes you deep inside the 2007 World Surfing Tour for the real story on how Australian Mick Fanning took down the greatest surfer in history, Kelly Slater, for his first world title.
Based on a reconstruction of day-to-day life at Macquarie Harbour, one of Australia's most notorious sites of convict punishment, this is the true story of how, in 1827, nine convicts opted for the de
From the aggressive defensive pressure on record-setting quarterback Tom Brady to David Tyree's miracle catch to Plaxico Burress' game-winning touchdown to Eli Manning raising the Super Bowl MVP troph
Blandford provides 1001 tips for all elements of woodworking, for amateurs, beginners, and professionals who build items as small as models to those as large as houses. He collected tips from those he
In this tenth anniversary, new edition of an award-winning, bestselling classic, Russell updates his brilliant manifesto for awakening to the mounting planetary crisis while deepening our connection t
The unstoppable force in puzzle entertainment presents a new collection of fun word challenges. For more than 40 years, millions of newspaper readers have delighted in solving JumbleR, which appears i
To Allie, the Jenolan Caves ghost tour sounded like the perfect weekend for a ghost hunter like herself. She didn't realize she was setting herself up for a whole lot more than just a haunted hotel an
The women profiled in this collection of absorbing essays—some known throughout the world, others known only within their own communities—all share one key trait: whether religious or secular, they ar
An attempt to document the humanitarian?crisis suffered by the indigenous tribes of Guatemala, the images in this collection bring to light a topic that is little-known around the world. In addition t
Meg Mackintosh, the star detective of eight solve-it-yourself mysteries, is now available as a cloth doll! This 10" tall doll is the perfect partner for any mystery solving reader. The Meg doll comes
Arguing that what the earth chiefly needs is conscious human cooperation beyond the material realm, this unique, interactive,?spiritual perspective on how to save the?planet describes ways to communic
Seplocha (literacy and language development, early childhood learning environments and assessment, and research, William Paterson U.) et al. provide a handbook for training teachers on components of l
This extraordinary true tale follows the disappearance of more than 20 million dollars worth of precious diamonds during World War II. In 1942, as the Japanese army advanced on Java, two wealthy busin
Detailing the perfect beach getaway, this charming picture book uses individual postcards to tell the tale of one family’s adventures at Crabby Spit. In the spirit of Where’s Waldo?, beach items such
Whether traveling by car, train, or plane, kids will be sure to delight in this jam-packed activity book that will keep them smiling and learning wherever their journey takes them. Sections on partici
As her Grandpa naps on the sofa, young Lizzie minds the family's antique store, but when the extravagantly rich Mrs. Larchmont arrives on a spending spree, it's hard to put a price on napping Grandpa.
Commodore Gaswell instructs Matty Graves, acting-lieutenant aboard the Rattle Snake in 1800, to travel to the Jacmel in Sainte-Domingue to gather information about a plot to raise a slave rebellion in
Set in Patience' Parlour, a small mud-walled bar in northern Nigeria, at a time of political unrest, 'Letter to Patience' is an atmospheric book-length poem divided into cantos. The letter writer is i
Pam Holland's personal story of the famous 1776 quilt will capture the imagination of every quilter. Besides sharing the amazing history behind the antique quilt's construction on the battlefront by S
Now that Belzebub has been dealt a blow, it’s the turn of the IRS to make Paris’ life hell. But then, a certain beauteous Roxanna miraculously appears looking to solve all monetary problems. Paris res
Do You Look as Good as You Feel??If you don't, perhaps it's because you're noticing common signs of aging?sagging of the skin on your neck, cheeks, or eyelids. If these outward signs are affecting the
A unique take on the classic crossword, this collection of word puzzles presents the added excitement of “cracking the code” for a certain letters that appear in the crossword puzzle. When the code is
Private detective Theodore London ran the best agency in New York City until a demon-driven storm trashed his operation. Ready to quit the business, fate delivered a beautiful woman to his doorstep?on
This fictionalized account brings to life the events that lead up to the Vietnam War battle of Long Tan?the most famous action fought by the Australian Army during the war. Told from the rarely reveal
The discovery of a traditional Welsh blanket in the palace of the former ruler of Yemen inspires this fascinating exploration of the link between Cardiff, once the world's biggest coal-exporting port,
Profiles supervillains from comics, film, television, and fiction, and includes trivia and facts about their origins, modus operandi, costumes, weapons, henchmen, and minions.
Taking a decade-by-decade approach to the Virginia Tech football tradition, this collection brings together over 40 stories from the most outstanding voices of the program. The spirit of?Hokie footbal
Throughout history people have walked the ancient archetypal spirals of labyrinths as a spiritual practice. Walking the path into the center of the labyrinth is a metaphor for finding one's own center
Since 9/II, the American appetite for information on Afghanistan has surged. The bulk of this information has come from the media, Afghan Scholars or from the Afghans themselves. For the first time, t
The remarkable life of Brother Roger, the legendary founder of the Taize community, is chronicled in this authoritative biography. From his childhood in Switzerland to his advocacy for Jewish refugees
Oh, that darn Frederic Pipin! He’ll do anything to get out of learning how to play an instrument, much to the chagrin of his loving parents who named him after the great Chopin. One day however, the l
Byron Nelson: The Most Remarkable Year in the History of Golf provides an unparalleled examination of the most amazing feat in golf history. In 1945, Nelson won a jaw-dropping 11 consecutive victories
The only book of its kind, this anthology of poems about dance puts forward several interrelated ideas: that poetry is itself a form that resembles dance, that the difficulties of writing about dance
Presenting 15 famous cases from Fresno, California, set in the first part of the 20th century, a long-time detective in the sheriff's office introduces key figures such as a bootlegger, an unfortunate
The four days preceding the infamous 1930 Melbourne Cup are retold in this thrilling account. When Phar Lap, a celebrated racehorse, generated unprecedented excitement among the public, bookmakers wer
A sportswriter recalls the thrill of baseball during the 1970s, from Hank Aaron's home-run record to Lou Brock's stolen-base record, from free agency to AstroTurf to the designated hitter, in a collec
