Born Betsy Bowen into grinding poverty, the woman who became Eliza Jumel was raised in a brothel, indentured as a servant, and confined to a workhouse when her mother was in jail. Yet by the end of he
Contains new facts concerning Nixon, Watergate, and the death of Dorothy Hunt, wife of E. Howard HuntDorothy Hunt, “An Amoral and Dangerous Woman” tells the life story of ex-CIA agent Dorothy Hunt, wh
The amazing life story of a quadriplegic monk during the Middle AgesOne of the most brilliant minds of the Middle Ages, Herman of Reichenau was a severely crippled monk who, though he was marginalized
Part of the hugely popular Without the Hot Air series, this book is accessibly written from an engineering perspective on a wide range of materialsPresenting a vision of change for how future generati
The electric guitar is an amazing instrument that is capable of facilitating the creation of many musical sounds and styles. This book contains a series of interviews that strives to dig deep into the
In the pages of Before Your Next Excuse, Ned shares his candid and uncensored memoir of an artist who grew up with dyslexia, stumbled through addiction and yielded to tragic personal loss. By sharing
Crafting projects that provide literacy and curriculum ideas to enrich the classroomMake It! Write It! Read It! develops art and literacy skills through the craft of bookmaking, inspiring elementary-a
Written to fill an existing gap in the current available knowledge on trance, prophesy, deity-possession, and mediumship within the neo-Pagan and Wiccan communities, Lifting the Veil was developed fro
The medieval mosaics in the atrium of San Marco convey illuminations of an early Christian manuscript of which only the charred remains still exist. The manuscript broaches the issue of medieval influ
Pope Francis: The Last Pope? reveals the possible reasons for the choice of historical abdication of Benedict XVI and traces the process that led to the election of Cardinal Bergoglio: the Pope who ma
Presents the life of the powerful attorney who represented leading Hollywood stars from the early 1930s through the 1960s, with anecdotes about such celebrities as Frank Sinatra, Ingrid Bergman, Lana
In Under Pressure, Ray Lucas provides fans with a timely, uncensored look at pro football’s play-at-all-costs culture. Overcoming questions about his size and skills as a quarterback, Lucas persevered
According to the American Cancer Society, more than one million people get cancer in the United States each year. The diagnosis is often a major physical, emotional, social, and spiritual blow, capabl
Squatters and autonomous movements have been at the forefront of radical politics in Europe for nearly a half-century—from struggles against urban renewal and gentrification, to large-scale peace and
As the French Revolution gathered steam, the exact location of Jones’s grave—and, in fact, the exact location of St. Louis cemetery in Paris, where he was buried in 1792—was forgotten: information on
"Containing practical, specific parenting advice; strategies for effecting change with educators, store managers, corporations, and more; and tips for challenging and changing the media, this essentia
Between Two Rivers is an honest, funny and moving memoir of Baghdad life from the perspective of a young woman from England transplanted into another culture by love.
Exploring Australia’s radical past through more than 300 images and 500 stories of social activism, this book reveals a hidden inspirational history through Indigenous resistance, convict revolts, stu
"Large number of Catholics - especially practicing Catholics - have gravitated to the conservative side of American politics since the 1970s. This is often because of the Democratic Party's position o
Rather than rehashing basic information—such as command syntax—already available in other publications, this book focuses on important security and audit issues, business best practices, and complianc
Off the Beaten Page encourages avid readers, particularly those in book clubs and other groups, to leave the security of their living rooms and seek to experience in person the places they’ve read abo
Open any movie magazine from the 1930s, ’40s, or ’50s and you’ll find a picture of attorney Greg Bautzer with a beautiful starlet. Columnists dubbed him “Hollywood Bachelor Number One,” and for good r
“More than half of women and girls lie about rape . . .” “Feminists exaggerate rape prevalence to demonize men and raise money for their cause . . .” “Girls cry ‘rape’ when it’s nothing more than regr
The incredible performances of Juan Marichal and Warren Spahn on July 2, 1963, would forever link their names together in baseball history, and this dual biography of these athletes weaves that 1963 c
A collection of more than 80 fast, simple recipes to impress family and friends, reduce energy bills, and revolutionize the way home cooks think about cookingIt's not necessary to spend hours in the k
Getting older goes hand in hand with losses of many kinds—ending careers, empty nests, illness, the deaths of loved ones—and this book by one of the world's most beloved grief experts helps one acknow
Seeking to reclaim a history that has remained largely ignored by historians, this dramatic and stirring account examines each of the definitive American cooperative movements for social change—farmer
Updated to the most recent practical test standards from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), this handbook for students, instructors, and designated examiners who take part in checkrides for pr
Written by one of Australia’s most respected nutritionists, this handbook takes a critical look at the key foods, drinks, and supplements that line supermarket shelves and weighs in on the nutritional
The way places shape individual and community identities are explored in this history of women's experiences in the Australian and Canadian frontier in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The personal
Everyone knows about the famous images of Mary, from Michelangelo's Pieta to her appearances at Lourdes and Fatima. But the Holy Virgin has many lesser known images and titles, from her life as a youn
In this volume, Russell’s classic adaptations of Richard Wagner’s Parsifal from the legend of the Holy Grail, Ariane & Bluebeard by Maeterlinck and Dukas, ?The Clowns” taken from I Pagliacci by Le
This set of standards-based reproducible activity pages is basic, not boring. In Earth and Space Science, students compare characteristics of each planet, explain seasons and eclipses, diagram the oce
Meg follows a series of notes hidden in her grandfather's house to solve an old mystery of a missing baseball signed by Babe Ruth. The reader is challenged to interpret each clue before Meg solves it.
An unforgettable duo who grabbed headlines and defined the exciting gangland world of 1920s ChicagoDeadly Valentines details one of the most outrageous stories of the Capone era, a twin biography of a
Both inspiration and practical information for any bride wanting to plan and grow their perfect wedding flowersFor anyone who wants to add a personal element to their wedding, care for the environment
What you’ll find inside The Busy Executive Diet. Lose that excess weight and keep it off for goodeven with your hectic lifestyle! Executives face extraordinary stress and challenges to maintaining a h
Scruffy soldiers with guns pointed in all directions were scattered around my yard when I returned from teaching. "What's up?" I asked in a shaky voice that was supposed to come out
"With a focus on dramatic stories, personalities, and turning points, and accompanied by educational, hands-on activities, The US Congress for Kids helps children understand how the government functio
The most common murder victim in 19th century Australia was a baby, and the most common perpetrator was a woman—a fascinating story of the most infamous legal trial in AustraliaIn October 1892, a one-
