Here is a quirky, wry, and often hilarious odyssey through the baseball fields of Latin America - both sports book and travelogue, political reportage and meditation on New World identity. With wit an
With a wealth of sumptuous and informative photography, this outstanding new book is an in-depth examination of the crucial role that mythology and religon played in one of the most fascinating period
Children learn math concepts as they play with the puzzles, quizzes, and games in these fresh, entertaining, and cleverly designed books. Teachers, librarians, and parents will welcome the active appr
Drawn with exquisite detail and told in a voice that recalls the stylish gossip of the Flapper, Paul Levitt's debut novel will entertain readers with its uncanny evocation of an era when the fangster
You often begin the monumental task of building an endowment with few resources, little support and even less time. In this book you will learn how to overcome these pressures and also learn the proce
Examines factors that have shaped our national environmental consciousness, and traces the shift from the conservation ethic of the early twentieth century to the present-day concern with the quality
When Bernadette Hanlon's husband is threatened with a frame-up by the British government and an innocent girl is shot in the head during a peaceful demonstration, Bernadette sees joining the IRA as th
Although the other lightning bugs tease him, Leo is determined to make his own light, and with motherly support and a little luck, he eventually learns to light up the night, which leads to a new-foun
With her simple, straightforward program, an acclaimed A.D.D. expert lays out the tools and techniques to help sharpen existing strengths and develop new ones. Weiss's practical guide teaches readers
Religion, nationalism, ethnicity, economics, and geopolitics all are important in explaining Iran's goals and tactics in its relation-ship with the outside world, as are the agendas of key security in
In Kuala Lumpur, one of the most modern cities in Asia with a hectic pace of life, it is easy to overlook the blend of Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures and the corresponding traditional and colonial
Kids learn basic math concepts as they make crafts, play games, and work puzzles. The crafts have clear instructions with detailed illustrations, and text boxes on each page explain which math skills
The Ladders series is a delightful look at children's favorite topics. Each book is filled with the perfect mix of fun, facts, and fiction. Inside each book are:-- Questions to answer and things to fi
The Ladders series is a delightful look at children's favorite topics. Each book is filled with the perfect mix of fun, facts, and fiction. Inside each book are: Questions to answer and things to find
There once was a man whose house was very small, the story opens. It was cluttered with things from wall to wall. With a tiny, cluttered house, giggling children, and a snoring wife, the poor man can'
Discovered at the beginning of the 20th century and thoroughly researched for the first time in the 1970s, the sensational effects have been welcomed with enthusiasm.
The Ladders series is a delightful look at children's favorite topics. Each book is filled with the perfect mix of fun, facts, and fiction. Inside each book are:-- Questions to answer and things to fi
Against the backdrop of seventeenth-century China, this unique new introduction follows a Confucian couple, together with their family, friends, and staff, through a typical day. The result offers a f
Maxtone-Graham, a maritime historian specializing in the history of ocean liners and cruise ships, revels in the past glories of the ocean liner and examines with affectionate detail today's best ship
Praying the Hours offers us a contemporary way to practice the ancient tradition of hallowing time throughout the day by marking the hours with prayer and thanksgiving.
Sturdy board books filled with photographs of children and bright, bold images of animals and objects. The beginning vocabulary makes it easy for children to read along and name the things they recog
The second volume in the comparative religion series explores religious and ethical questions about love, sex, and gender in the world's major religions, with essays from John Hick, Huston Smith, Nini
Training a high-quality flushing dog has little to do with intuition and everything to do with well-practiced know-how. The authors share their collective wisdom on training retrievers and spaniels, a
Travel writer Orrell was living and working on the Hewett A, an oil rig in the North Sea, when it suffered a disastrous blowout and began filling with gas and oil. He recounts normal life, the emerg
Create an intimate relationship with Spirit. This commonsense guide offers practical steps for staying in tune with Spirit midst the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Learn keys, gleaned from the an
While visiting a western ranch, Clarence the pig plays cards, line dances, plays the washtub in a cowboy band, and reads stories at bedtime with his new friend Smoky the purple horse.
Walking with Presidents traces the career of an African American who rose from crusading journalist to preeminent presidential advisor and civil rights liason in the Kennedy, Johnson, and Carter admin
This is the first book of its kind to reveal the link between physical fitness and psychological well-being. Dr. Larry Leith, renowned exercise scientist, shares with the reader how exercise can fight
A treasury of criticism, commentary, observation, and insight from twenty years of the American Repertory Theatre, abundantly illustrated with photographs from A.R.T. archives. The notable contributor
A guide for the layman on how to look at the sky and gauge the arrival of rain, wind, and other weather elements. How to combine information gathered from weather forecasts with ones own observations
You'll remember more than the Alamo with this book as your guide to San Antonio. Completely up-to-date and easy to use, this guide gives you the history, highlights, and hot spots of the nation's eigh
In this rich and perceptive book, veteran journalist Louise Williams shatters the myth of the submissive Asian woman of Western lore with her vivid portraits of politicians, callgirls and mistresses,
Invest in the future! Involve young people in planning. Learn how to design charrettes, starting with workshops and ending with lessons learned.This book explores various approaches to involving youth
Cooking with Grains will stir excitement and create a desire to try dozens of impressive recipes. Extensive descriptions capture the essence of each grain. If you don't know what to do with that bag o
