A myth-busting account of how two battling American giants teamed up to save the nation's economyAs the twentieth century opened, Theodore Roosevelt and J. Pierpont Morgan were the two most powerf
Every time you chew a stick of Juicy Fruit, eat a hamburger, slip on a nylon, plug your phone into a wall socket, flick on a TV, withdraw money from an ATM, lick an ice-cream cone, switch on a compute
There’s nothing like tasty, chewy jerky for satisfying those hunger cravings. Moreover, jerky is made from lean cuts of meat, so it’s naturally low in fat and high in protein. Homemade jerky is far su
Men of Kent is a book about ordinary boys who find themselves in extraordinary circumstances - members of the Kent School crew who were 46 and 0 against the competition, and in 1972 won the Henl
Tapping the collective wisdom of the young adult cancer community Each year, nearly 70,000 young adults between 18 and 40 are diagnosed in the United States with cancer. While there are many sou
With a foreword by David Copperfield!*There’s nothing like performing magic—and there’s nothing like plodding through a text-heavy book on the subject whose illustration
Wells, an independent scholar, presents historiography in a format that would have made the required graduate course on the subject much more tolerable. His humorous and light approach does not dimini
Bass fishing is the top angling sport in the United States, supporting a 4.8 billion dollar industry. This book teaches the ins and outs of fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, covers the basic
On Friday, November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress approved a resolution for the organization of the Corps, creating what would become the hallowed few, the proud--the Marines. Since then, the men
A compendium of tips for keeping rifles clean and operating smoothly, quick fixes for problems in the field, and proper habits for rifle maintenance, written by a recognized authority in the field.
Breaking the mold of other sporting books, THE ORVIS GUIDE TO GUNFITTING not only will explain gunfit, but will also help to improve a shooter's style and effectiveness in the field. Learning to corr
Pro football always has been filled with loose cannons, rebels, and trash talkers. Some players are more likeable than others, and some might even be certifiably crazy . . . yet what perfectly sane a
There are plenty of books on taxidermy, but none covers small game with the learning and depth of THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO SMALL GAME TAXIDERMY. Drawing on generations of experience, the author covers a
In need of some good advice? The Best Advice Ever Given is a compendium of human wisdom culled from the world’s most celebrated—and sometimes anonymous—minds. From Confucius and Shak
In an era where the President’s every move is judged, Paul Brandus, White House-based journalist and creator of the popular “West Wing Report” on Twitter, exposes the lesser-known pr
The Immaculate Inning shines a light on the miracle of baseball’s endless possibility—the way that on any given day, someone (maybe a star, or maybe a scrub) could perform the rarest of si
Every single day, American workers by the thousands report fraud, violations of environmental rules, health and safety hazards, and political corruption. The National Business Ethics Survey reports th
The language of Hollywood resonates beyond the stage and screen because it often has inherent drama—or comedic effect. This volume contains a combination of approximately 100 expertly researched essay
Finalist for the Edgar® Award in Best Fact Crime!The rise and fall of the nation’s largest painkiller distribution ring, “American Pain,” a mega-clinic that served as a prototype for the rest. Pill mi
Wedding flowers are a huge part of the bridal dream, and a firm grasp of floral fundamentals is essential to planning an unforgettable big day. With more than 400 full-color photographs, Knack Weddin
Incredible true tales from a world-renowned safari guide and celebrated author *Romantic notions aside, being a safari guide isn’t always particularly enjoyable or glamorous. Quite
Owning a horse is one of life’s great pleasures—and expenses. Here, finally, is a user-friendly and thoroughly illustrated one-stop shop of cost-saving ideas to help all horse owners (and/or their sig
The SS Portland was a solid and luxurious ship, and its loss in 1898 in a violent storm with some 200 people aboard was later remembered as “New England’s Titanic.” The Portland was
The national bestseller about the largest homegrown marijuana syndicate in American history - a band of Kentucky farmers descended from Prohibition-era moonshiners. Tracked down by the Law, their lead
Each year almost two million visitors come to Mount Rainier National Park. If they don’t follow safety warnings, they may find themselves victim to a climbing accident, or face to face with a mo
Now in paperback, the critically acclaimed New York Times Bestseller about a championship city haunted by a deadly wave of racist terrorDetroit, mid-1930s: In a city abuzz over its unrivaled sports su
As the Second World War and the Nazi assault on Europe ended,some 25,000 Jews, entire families in some instances, walked out of the forests of Eastern Europe. For three years, these men, women
