Who doesn't remember the holiday sights and sounds and smells of Grandma's house? The living room aglow with a tree that touches the ceiling, the clatter of silverware and kitchen pans, the banter of
Patterson chronicles the battles waged between Washington and Cornwallis, examines their methods of command and their controversial military decisions, and ultimately brings into focus the personaliti
After her beloved grandmother dies, Rosita hopes to be reunited with Abuelita as she prepares a gift to give her when her family celebrates the Day of the Dead.
Blending wit with rugged pragmatism and interspersing fascinating tidbits of local and natural history, paddler and back-country explorer Andrew Smith has created the definitive guide to canoe routes
Several Quranic verses are interpreted in this booklet to elaborate on the concept of Divine Unity. The book discusses the easiness in unity. Virtues of belief and consequent human happiness is furthe
Anglican Identities draws together studies and profiles that sympathetically explore approaches to scripture, tradition, and authority that are very different—yet at the same time distinctively Anglic
Baker Street, the center of England's punk movement in a London few would ever know, a life even less would ever see. Where being different is the rule, ratting the gambling vice of a city's undergrou
With accessible language and concepts, these photographic board books feature adorable baby animals in their native habitats. The board format and square trim are easy for toddlers to handle, and the
This is the definitive account of early life in Acadia. The reprint of this outstanding book (originally published by the University of Toronto Press in 1986) coincides with the resurgence of interest
This book provides the first chronological account of the political history of the Ulm School of Design, considered to be the most influential educational institution in the world for contemporary des
Wife of self-proclaimed North Pole discoverer Robert Edwin Peary, Josephine Peary was the first white woman to take part in an Artic exploration. Unavailable for nearly a century, this book is her ac
It's the winners we remember in baseball's most dramatic episodes. Bobby Thomson homers into the left-field stands in the ninth inning to beat Brooklyn and give the Giants the 1951 National League pen
Thomas Pegram's narrative account of the fight to regulate alcohol traces the moral and political offensives of the temperance advocates, and shows how their tactics and organization reflected changes
This highly literate account by the son of President Zachary Taylor follows the author's Confederate commands in all three major theatres of the war, and provides a unique view of the Reconstruction p
Examining the conditions of immigrants, Native Americans, and African Americans between 1890 and 1924, the heyday of immigration and a time of supposed progress for American minorities, Mr. Daniels fi
This biography of Yeshe Tsogyal, the closest disciple of Padmasambhava, is written by one of her fellow disciples. The book tells the dramatic story of her flight from home, her life as a queen of Tib
A translation of Tibetan master Padma Chophel's 19th-century shorter version of the 11th-century Bodhisattvavadanakalpalata by Buddhist poet Ksemendra, which presents 108 Jatakas and Avadanas, teach
This miniature hardcover book has a magnet on the back so you can attach it to your refrigerator door, and a collection of great chicken recipes inside.
Reveals the many treasures to be found on the spiritual path, with rare insights on love, habit, mercy, brotherhood, charity, the soul, vision, mission and faith. Unveils new interpretations of the Bi
This insightful work offers unique perspectives into how to master the components of being—the ego, karma, and the Self beyond the self. The authors explain that to truly access the full potential of
A combination of Christian mysticism and Eastern meditation. Teaches the art of unceasing communion with God and the way of higher meditation to open the heart. 18 Chinese-style prints of great spirit
Denotes attention to the history, playing mechanisms, and unique features of such automatic instruments as disc music boxes, player pianos, organettes, and orchestrions
The transportation of freight performs a critical linking function in the American economy. For most of this century, it was heavily regulated by federal and state governments. Now most of that regula
This majestic history of Jerusalem is the first to bring together in a single volume the experiences of the three great religions in the holy city from their ancient beginnings to the present.
Manatees are among nature’s strangest-looking, gentlest animals. They’re among America’s most endangered mammals and were the basis for ancient tales of mermaids, legendary creatures that were half-fi
For over two centuries, the mysterious labyrinth of shafts and tunnels under Oak Island, a tiny island on Nova Scotia's south shore, has been the scene of frantic search by scores of treasure hunters
This book examines the controversy surrounding the conventional wisdom that the Court is the guardian of the Constitution and the ultimate defender of our liberties.
Shaviro (law, U. of Chicago Law School) argues for greater national uniformity in state and local taxes that affect interstate commerce. See also other volumes in the series listed at HF5773 and KF161
Secret Spots: Tampa Bay to Cedar Key uncovers hundreds of outstanding fishing areas along the Florida’s west coast. You’ll learn exactly how, when and where to find outstanding action on snook, redfis
Historic WWII reproduction map. A detailed map of the Provence area of France, showing the main sites of the late summer 1944 battle. This map is an antique-feeling reproduction of the map originally
The first work devoted exclusively to Acadians in Nova Scotia, this book presents a thorough study of Acadian history from the earliest days of French settlement to present-day Acadian communities. Au
