Combines a fascinating history and guide to the crafts with the practical techniques needed to create traditional and contemporary items that both gorgeous and useful.
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
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
Originally published by The Derrydale Press in 1938 as a companion to Walden's Big Stony , Upstream and Down is a distillation of the author's ideas about fishing during a fishing career spanning more
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
A new edition of the classic 1872 essay in social psychology. In it Bagehot explores the implications of science in general and Darwin's ideas in particular, for political affairs. He also points out
A skillful biography focusing on D. H. Lawrence’s developing consciousness during his childhood and youth in the English Midlands, his university days, his elopement with Frieda, and his departure fro
Lama Mipham's Wheel of Analytic Meditation and Instructions on the Middle Way.Translated by Tarthang Tulku, with his illuminating commentary on the stages of meditation experience. Includes Tibetan te
Everyone has experienced some suffering in their life, often through illness, and, of course, everyone wants to heal. This is a book about healing based on Louis Heyse-Moore's forty years of experienc
In focusing on Garrison and his critics on strategy and tactics, Ms. Kraditor sees a struggle between respectability and radical action which continues to reverberate.
Group Homes fills a critical gap in the literature by analyzing and applying federal antidiscrimination law to the practical problems of planning for and regulating group homes for people with disabil
This book is the only one of its kind that covers the federal statutes and the laws of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. It identifies common principles and then translates those into unders
Blinders, Blunders, and Wars analyzes eight historical examples of strategic blunders regarding war and peace and four examples of decisions that turned out well, and then applies those lessons to the
For generations the elements of humor, poignancy, fantasy, and unfettered morality found within acclaimed children’s author Roald Dahl’s most famous tales have captivated both children and adults. Cla
300 delicious recipes that explore the fascinating Mayan cuisine and heritage in Guatemala and its surrounding countries by celebrated food historian and cook Copeland Marks.
Adverse and reportable information must be considered at the time of assignments, promotions, and retirements of senior military officers. This monograph documents current policies and practices for i
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
Llyn Roberts shares her years of experience with indigenous healers, shamans, and Elders who come from cultures that know how to shapeshift realities. She translates ancient techniques into easy to un
Will Rogers still touches us more than a hlf century after his death in this comprehensive collection of his pithy commentaries about goverment, presidents, business, and philosophy.
This beautifully illustrated children's collection is simply brimming with fun for little ones - and larger ones, too - with everything from tickling rhymes to sequencing games.
A comprehensive examination of national security laws and the tensions between the public's right to know, and the government's right to protect its interests.
This report provides a reference on air-base attack and defense, describes the post–Cold War American way of war, identifies defensive options, and offers recommendations on how best to win the battle
There are many legal questions that need to be addressed following a diagnosis of dementia—financial questions, health care concerns, and ethical questions—and lawyers need to understand both the law
Conservation easements permit the use of land to be donated or sold as part of an estate plan. For those considering an easement donation or sale, an understanding of the statutory, regulatory, and co
Soma in Yoga & Ayurveda cracks the secret code of "Soma" and de-mystifies the myth and logic about its practical application. Dr. Frawley has clearly outlined that the real fountain of Soma is wel
In over 500 photos and line drawings, the authors present authentic Southwestern exteriors, fireplaces, doors, walls, floors, stairs, ceiling, tiles, hardware, cabinets, construction details and more.
The Prince and the Wolf contains the transcript of a debate which took place on 5th February 2008 at the London School of Economics (LSE) between the prominent French sociologist, anthropologist, and
A guide to the ingredients, cooking techniques and culinary traditions of central and south America, with over 350 delicious recipes. It features simple street favourites, such as Jerk Chicken and Que
Having helped define negative attitudes towards the United States and its role in the world as an irrational product of "morbid fascination" with American culture and hatred of modernity in his Anti-A
Alice Dunbar was a very proper upper East Side woman with a very boring life. There is, in fact, absolutely no reason anyone can think of for Alice to go missing, and yet that’s exactly what she does,
Cecil Kuhnes new book, Adventure and the Law, is of interest to both thrill-seekers and those who like their adventure from an easy chair. Take a risk and delve into these fascinating adventures on la
