One night in 1989, nine glowing objects appeared in the sky over the Mojave Desert—and a nightmare of terror began. Nonhumans captured the Giffords—who endured psychological torment as aliens manipula
This collection of erotic fantasies is the result of intensive research among women: women alone, women in relationships both heterosexual and bi-sexual…women who shared their secret fantasies
Bust your stash with 12 strip quilts, perfect for those larger pieces of leftover fabric that you aren’t sure how to use. Cut, sort, store, and sew 2 1/2? strips. Confidently pair fabric prints, using
An in-depth, sometimes whimsical look into the physics behind martial arts for sport and self-defense. Experienced martial artists or curious enthusiasts, this book can give you anunfair advantage by
Taking a spontaneous river cruise through the part of England made famous by the paintings of John Constable, Agatha Troy, Inspector Alleyn’s painter wife, encounters murder and international art thef
It’s 1968 and Inspector Alleyn is in Rome assisting the Italian police in the investigation of an international drug-smuggling operation. The book references both la dolce vita and student protests, b
Quality management for breweries is critical for continued success. This guidebook decodes how to create and manage a quality system in the context of the brewery environment and affords an understand
Liberate your machine’s walking foot and move beyond basic stitch-in-the-ditch quilting! This idea book of walking-foot quilting designs includes expert tips for using commercial quilting templates, p
Take the guesswork out of free-motion quilting with 155 fresh ideas—each handpicked for a specific space on a quilt. Mix and match the designs from each chapter to artfully quilt 30 traditional blocks
A comprehensive guide to film and digital photography covers such topics as basic shooting and composition; exposure; tone, color, light; portraiture; and image editing.
This book for young ones aged from 8 to 11 makes learning fun. Using the concept of explorers out on an adventure, readers get to explore the places while learning new things and solving a series of c
It’s murder at a country-house party; a Christmas party, in fact, where all the guests are eccentric, and all the household staff are former criminals. Which of them caused the disappearance of one of
Noted quilt designer Carl Hentsch has always admired Amish quilts and quilters.Amish-Inspired Quilts for Today's Home explores an old-order Amish community and their use of color and design, using mod
Christmas at the big Chicago department store Marshall Field’s was a magical time for many. Diana Richards and Jan McGrath have captured that magic in Christmas Window Quilt and 14 other projects desi
This Naturalists' Handbook book covers the natural history, biology and identification of the hoverfly. It will enable anyone to identify the most common hoverflies of the British Isles, providing pra
Felicity the dragon may lounge in a moat, but she is not a typical dragon. “No smoke from her nose, no spikes on her toes, and her wings were too tiny to carry her hiney.” Felicity is different, so sh
The Department of Defense conducts an assortment of building partner capacity (BPC) efforts. The needs and existing capabilities of various nations differ, however, as will results. Planning for each
This report provides background on the Senate Bill (SB) 1041 reforms to the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program, as well as an overview of a multiyear, multicompo
This report addresses ways to improve the armed forces’ definition of hazing, the effects of and motivations for hazing, how the armed forces can prevent and respond to hazing, and how the armed force
Special Operators assigned to Special Operations Advisory Groups advise the commanders and staff of the Afghan Special Security Forces. Drawing on in-depth interviews with these personnel, this report
An English artist and his partner were bored with life in England and wanted to live in a place 'where every day brings joy to the soul'. They found it in a village by Northern Italy's Lake Como, but
For over fifty years, the Austin FX4 London taxi was the most famous and recognised of the capital's 'black cabs'. Both Londoners and visitors to the capital had come to love its familiar shape and it
Exploring the elements of a national strategy for U.S. foreign policy, the book examines critical global, regional, and other policy issues and decisions likely to confront the next president and seni
Presents Book One of Euclid's Elements for students in humanities and for general readers. This treatment raises deep questions about the nature of human reason and its relation to the world. Dana Den
A review of major online U.S. military surveys found very low response rates among young enlisted members. The authors explore possible explanations, why such rates might not reflect bias, and what to
This volume presents survey results from the 2014 RAND Military Workplace Study on the sexual assault and sexual harassment experiences of members of the U.S. Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Reserve.
This Annex to Volume 3 contains detailed tabular results from the 2014 RAND Military Workplace Study on sexual assault and sexual harassment experiences of members of the U.S. Coast Guard active compo
This report summarizes key special operations forces (SOF) partnering practices and presents findings from case studies in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Colombia. It also identifies best practices to benefit
Rough country, fine horses and good friends. Wilderness Journals is adventure in the saddle as author Jack Ward Thomas explores some of the West’s legendary skylines. Up the trail, deep in his beloved
He’s a child of the stars, beloved of the gods and touched by destiny, but also a reluctant hero, a simple man with simple dreams. Thorgal: an extraordinary Viking saga with strong elements of science
The human aura. Science has verified its existence. Kirlian photography has captured the color, intensity and motion of its mysterious luminescence. But there are still no answers to many of the unsol
Get luscious colors and textures in your quilts with 12 all-new projects from Piece O’Cake Designs. Best-selling authors Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins add felted wool applique to crisp cottons and
American Homestead is back again—with charming small projects you can sew anytime, anywhere. Ellen Murphy shares 21 embroidered felt and quilted designs for the holidays in her signature folk-art styl
An American Family in Paris describes the daily life and adventures of a family living in the Seventh Arrondissement, the heart of Paris, from 1983 to 1985. Focusing specifically on the life of childr
