The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), commonly known as the Wobblies, were among the most well-respected and largest unions in the United States in the early 20th century. Having organized the fi
Striking photography and fact-filled profiles combine to reveal the distinct character of the world’s best par-three golf holes in this gorgeous collection. A list of the 100 greatest holes are at the
The story of twin sisters who escape from an unknown, war-torn country, this novel follows an obsessive-compulsive cartographer trapped in the mapping of her own house and a painter turned code-breake
The prison business in the US is not based on locking up, punishing, or rehabilitating dangerous hoodlums. Follow the money and find how the prison-industrial complex fits into the New World Order of
Centering on one of the most important experts of Chinese art in the early 20th century, this investigation delves into the life and creations of Wu Hufan. The study details his biography while explor
A good-humored guide to the many idiosyncrasies of boats and boaters, this offbeat guide explains, with the help of whimsical drawings, topics such as how to use the head, understanding marine dress c
Scholastic Book Club Selection Alabama Camellia Award list, 2010-11, K-1 category A unique monster-under-the-bed story with the perfect balance of giggles and shivers, this picture book relies on the
Helps children identify and understand the different parts of speech that make up English Grammar. This series includes books with three parts - Part one is a comic which will introduce the part of sp
Suffering from postpartum depression, Emily visits her grandmother to take a break from her life. As she?tries to sort through her despair and self-hatred?seeing herself?as?a worthless teenage girl wh
"Did you know that Australia is helping Singapore 'be creative' to address its imbalance of ballet dancers to engineers and that there is a Transylvanian Cricket Club full of Aussies in Romania? Or th
Lessons about fair trade are at the center of this adventure that begins on Bella's birthday. Her mother has baked a chocolate cake and, delicious though it is, Bella begins to wonder where chocolate
With beautifully expressive, witty illustrations and an appealing contemporary design, this book shows kids how much fun it is to be bilingual by introducing them to a teeny-tiny dog who is fluent in
With beautifully expressive, witty illustrations and an appealing contemporary design, this book shows kids how much fun it is to be bilingual by introducing them to a teeny-tiny dog who is fluent in
At the end of the 2008 season, Yankee Stadium will be closing its doors, and in memory of this illustrious stadium, this tribute provide fans with hundreds of anecdotes about the iconic ballpark throu
This volume, the first architectural guide to the work of Karl Friedrich Schinkel, conducts a tour of his historic buildings-from Aachen, through Potsdam and Berlin, all the way to St. Petersburg in R
With beautifully expressive, witty illustrations and an appealing contemporary design, this book shows kids how much fun it is to be bilingual by introducing them to a teeny-tiny dog who is fluent in
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
In this energetic adventure, feisty heroine Bella Balistica embarks on a quest to discover why Brazil excels at European-style football. Bella is crazy about the sport, but yens for a decent ball and
In the 1930’s, life in Brooklyn was murder. Follow the intertwined lives of Jewish gangsters Allie Tanennbaum, Abe Reles and scores of hoods organized by Louis Lepke Buchalter into the deadliest hit o
Much needed solutions to everyday handling problems. Practical tips on how to improve your horse’s manners, making him a pleasure to own and safer to be around. Chapters include how to lead well, how
Step-by-step photos and instructions for projects involving lamination—the bonding together of two or more pieces of wood—are provided in this guide to using wood lamination as an art form. Depending
Titletown USA is the proud moniker of Green Bay, Wisconsin, and this book examines how the Green Bay Packers, led by head coach Vince Lombardi, became the championship prototype by which other teams m
This riveting sequel to My Bloody Life traces Reymundo Sanchez’s struggle to create a ?normal” life outside the Latin Kings, one of the nation's most notorious street gangs, and to move beyond his pas
View from the Altar opens a window into the lives of dedicated men of the Church who have repeatedly had to relearn their most cherished traditions, rituals, and roles. Moving beyond the idealistic ac
"The men and women represented in this book had the extraordinary opportunity of witnessing the end of a 200-year struggle for freedom: the Civil War. Gathered here are the stirring testimonies of man
"This riveting sequel to My Bloody Life traces Reymundo Sanchez’s struggle to create a “normal” life outside the Latin Kings, one of the nation's most notorious street gangs, and to move beyond his pa
"This series of workbooks, one each for grades Ku8 and for one for high school level, are constructed to tackle self-esteem issues that many African American youths face in todayAs media-driven cultur
"This series of workbooks, one each for grades Ku8 and for one for high school level, are constructed to tackle self-esteem issues that many African American youths face in todayAs media-driven cultur
Like its predecessor, Good News from Haven, Leaving North Haven is a collection of related stories following one year in the life of the wise and understanding pastor of a small Presbyterian Church, R
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
The Simpler Family shows families how to make their dreams come true by making smart choices about the way they spend their time and money. Its proven, real-life strategies help families increase thei
Her poetry is both groundbreaking and unforgettable. Now you can enjoy the powerful first works of this poet in The Poetry of Gwendolyn MacEwen, Volume One: The Early Years. These poems show the begin
A milagro (Spanish miracle) is a small metal replica of anything representing a human concern- a heart, a house, a pair of eyes. An ancient and cross-cultural phenomenon, these folk art talismans are
This compelling book addresses important questions on the meaning of suffering: Why must we suffer? Does suffering have a purpose? How can we grow through our suffering to find peace, and give peace t
On a shimmering, Massachusetts morning, Martha Brailsford stepped aboard the "Counterpoint" and went for the last sail of her life. She had no way of knowing that the boat's owner, Tom Maimoni, had a
This volume contains not only the complete verbatim transcript of the testimony given before the Senate Judiciary Committee on October 11, 12 and 13, 1991, but, as Nina Totenberg points out in her pre
An approach to music from the dancer's viewpoint, this book offers a two-part exploration of music as it relates to dance, beginning with an introduction to aspects of musicality that dancers?and othe
Inspired by the writing of Virginia Woolf and the painting of Georgia O’Keefe, Lariane Fonseca uses the camera as a medium through which to depict the ?passion of flowers’. This selection of her flowe
While Fort York is in the midst of its most complete wartime blackout of 1943, reports of eerie lights, dead animals, corpses, and evidence of a witch coven arouse the concern of Inspector Tretheway
When the Lindahls meet the Bonners, their marriage is already in deep trouble. This meeting is a catalyst for a complicated series of emotions and traumas, set against the backdrop of suburban Los Ang
