What do vanilla, the word O.K., and cornflakes all have in common? They all originated in the New World. In this illustrated glossary, the authors present entries for hundreds of plants, animals, food
A celebration of Eli Manning’s career with the New York Giants and his Super Bowl MVP season, this chronicle, which features includes pages of full-color photographs, is the ideal companion for any Gi
A useful manual for any magician or curious spectator who wonders why the tricks seem so real, this guide examines the psychological aspects of a magician’s work. Exploring the ways in which human psy
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
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.
This unique prison journal integrates a fascinating scientific biopsy of brainwashing with astonishing spiritual implications. In 1951 the communist government of Czechoslovakia sent a young medical d
Addressing the black church, this book encourages realizing and accepting its responsibility for eradicating economic injustice in the African American community.
Using a host of primary sources, author Brandon Marie Miller recounts the roles, hardships, and daily lives of Native American, European, and African women in 17th- and 18th-century colonial America.
Many of us fritter away a lot of our income when we could be putting it to much better use. In this book, Hannah McQueen gives you the skills to create a surplus and then use it wisely. A mortgage is
"Lowering Your Cholesterol Levels Can Kill You..." says a new book that refutes the medical profession and pharmaceutical makers regarding the treatment and prevention of heart disea
Life Lessons from the Horn is collection of compelling essays revealing saxophonist Sam Newsome's unique insights as an artist, educator, and jazz musician of the 21st Century. Mr. Newsome, who teache
About the Book The Modern Mughal Mentality transforms hardships and difficulties into success stories by introducing the Jugaad Management Principle Business Model, which can be applied to any busines
American history before and after the Wall Street Crash of 1929 Providing a balanced, realistic picture of a time rife with hardships, The Great Depression for Kids brings the era and key concepts to
Do ghosts exist? What about Bigfoot or Skinwalkers? And how will we ever know? Journalist Tea Krulos spent more than a year traveling nationwide to meet individuals who have made it their life’s passi
Celebrate the golden age of San Francisco Giants baseball with Giant Splash, a firsthand account by Giants beat reporter and best-selling author Andrew Baggarly. Since the team moved to the shores of
Follow the fascinating story of one man’s journey into the realm of the fantastic: the CIA-sponsored psychic spies with the ability to extend their consciousness to accurately describe targets not onl
The Great War seeped and stormed into every aspect of New Zealanders’ lives, from the front line to the family home. The things that survived—a crumpled theatre ticket, an engraved cigarette case, a k
Nefesh HaTzimtzum provides the single most comprehensive and accessible presentation of the teachings and worldview of the Vilna Gaon’s primary student, Rabbi Chaim Volozhin. It is focused on Rabbi Ch
Employment Now! The insiders track of how to gain employment quickly in today's job market was written to be a highly "tactical and practical" way for people looking for a new job, l
If a person's stress is not properly dealt with, it may lead to rage and violence. We can help ourselves by controlling our emotions and by helping others in our family and social groups to identify s
By offering readers a groundbreaking analysis of virtual computing technology and its effect on business processes, Denis Kudriashov and Kim Montes' book Mastering Next Generation IT is now the go-to
A primer for the sexually adventurous, presenting bedroom bondage in detailed, tasteful tutorialsJapanese-style rope bondage and erotic macrame may look complicated and intimidating, but you can learn
100 Books on Islam in English is a companion guide for anyone interested in reading about the different aspects of Islam. The author, HRH Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad, has created three main lists to hel
The definitive story of the Australian campaign in Southeast Asia during World War II from a leading military writer Impressive, compelling, and rich in human spirit, this is a scrupulously researched
In Second to None, author Joe Valerio tells the incredible story of the Buffalo Bills: the perpetual almost-champions and their indomitable fans. The Bills’ incredible skill and teamwork on the field
The adventurous woman nicknamed La Belle Creole is brought to life in this book through the full use of her memoirs, contemporary accounts, and her intimate letters. The fascinating Maria de las Merce
As bureaucratic labor unions are currently under assault throughout the world, most have surrendered the achievements of the mid-20th century, when the working class was a militant force for change. A
When the New York Post published Tina Traster’s essay about her difficulty bonding with her daughter, Julia, whom she and her husband had adopted from a Siberian orphanage, the seasoned journalist was
Highlighting the dangerous tendency among the humanist critics of Christianity to dismiss or “debunk” the religious claims of historic Judaism, this study defends the importance of Jewish revelation a
Recognizing that depression is a normal and natural component of grief, this compassionate guide helps mourners understand their depression, express it in healing ways, and know when they may be exper
Based on newly-discovered, secret documents from German archives, diaries and newspapers of the time, Gun Control in the Third Reich presents the definitive, yet hidden history of how the Nazi regime
Based on newly-discovered, secret documents from German archives, diaries and newspapers of the time, Gun Control in the Third Reich presents the definitive, yet hidden history of how the Nazi regime
Ohio State University's remarkable 2012 season--and the beginning of a new era at the Big Ten school—are recalled in this fascinating account. It tells the story of Urban Meyer, who accepted the job a
Middle grades and young adult authors speak candidly on the unspoken “rules” of adolescence in this collection of moving, inspiring, and often funny essays. This unique volume encourages readers to br
In the tenth mystery in this series, Meg Mackintosh spends an afternoon at Red Herring Beach with her grandfather. After going for a swim, and after several suspicious characters come in and out of th
When financial expert Martin Hawes turned 50 he realized there were many more mountains he wanted to climb, but he wasn't getting any younger! He knew he had to make the next twenty summers really cou
During its heyday, the Chelsea Hotel in New York City was a home and safe haven for Bohemian artists, poets, and musicians such as Bob Dylan, Gregory Corso, Alan Ginsberg, Janis Joplin, and Dee Dee Ra
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the first release of DB2, this book highlights the important milestones, capabilities, and impacts of the database management software for IBM’s mainframe operating
Asserting that there are several known cures for cancer being withheld from the public, this book attempts to prove the claim through extensive research, interviews, and a series of damning exhibits.
