Are gay rights "equal rights" or "special rights?" Is homosexuality immoral? While contributors to Same Sex, including the late John Boswell, David Halperin, and George Chauncey, often clash in opinio
Henty has crafted a rousing adventure story drawing on real cowboy stories. "In treating cowboy life," he tells us," indeed, it may well be said that truth is stranger than fiction." The result: an ex
In this update of the 1992 edition, the author describes the emergence of Japan's new Asian strategy since the Cold War and the dilemmas it poses for American policymakers.
Budd Schulberg's love affair with boxing began when he was twelve, when his father took him to the fights at the Hollywood Legion. Over the years, between his celebrated novels and screenplays, he has
Sensual gaiety is at the heart of this comic masterpiece which continues the merry tale of the little barber of Seville, a clever common man whose wits overcome his superiors who would suppress him. P
With the aid of more than 40 myths from the oral traditions of 30 native American tribes, ranging from the Eskimos to the Indians of Guiana, Pijoan invites readers to take a close look at the common s
For millions of people, summer in St. Louis means only one thing: Cardinals baseball. Steeped in tradition, the Redbirds have been a part of St. Louis since 1893. Now Redbirds Revisited reacquaints Ca
Everyone loves a traditional Sunday lunch and here are all the recipes you need for roasts, pies, stews and of course delicious puddings and custards to follow.
The authors developed and applied a methodology that leveraged detailed combat effectiveness models to account for the operational energy needs of an Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) 2020 and the cu
A guide to prehistoric creatures, with 350 detailed drawings of dinosaurs and prehistoric beasts and the places they lived. It offers an introduction to the age of the dinosaurs featuring a directory
Featuring more than 250 images, a practical guide to the art of tarot divination explains how to prepare for a reading and interpret card layouts for deeper awareness and understanding.
Presents an introduction to ancient India, covering such topics as religion, the military, cuisine, social structure, and everyday life, with instructions for fifteen handicraft projects for recreatin
A clear and visual guide to enhancing sexual technique, with informative advice and inspirational suggestions, sensitively written by a leading relationship counsellor and psychosexual practitioner.
The tomato is one of the tastiest and most versatile ingredients, and this in-depth guide covers its history and varieties as well as a multitude of delicious ways to cook and eat them.
An introduction to the religion of the ancient Egyptian civilization and its related beliefs and traditions combines a leading Egyptologist's authoritative text with more than 200 photographs, illustr
The ultimate compendium of food, decorations and gifts for the holiday season, with a feast of recipes and projects. Enjoy cooking party foods, making your own cards and gift wrap, and adorning your h
As the need to identify known and suspected combatants has elevated the importance of biometrics in the Department of Defense (DoD), RAND researchers assessed how current activities are supporting end
For thousands of years we have tried to study, interpret and teach ourselves ABOUT Nature from our own point of view, through the lenses of our telescopes, microscopes and binocular eyesight directed
A volume of 150 "starter food" recipes provides for a wide range of celebratory meals, in a lavishly illustrated collection that includes such options as Leek and Onion Tartlets, Roast Pepper Terrine,
This book brings together 400 beautifully photographed recipes, both traditional and new, to help you make the most of your barbecue and garden all summer.
An all-encompassing handbook for hunted or purchased game provides step-by-step guidelines on how to dress, butcher and prepare more than 20 animals and includes recipes for both field and kitchen coo
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This sumptuous boxed set of two encyclopedias charts the rise and fall of the ancient American empires - including the Chavin, Paracas, Moche, Olmec and Zapotec - offering an absorbing guide to the lo
From the centuries-long prejudices against Catholics in America, to the efforts of Fascism, Communism and modern terrorist organizations to “break the cross and spill the wine,” this book brings to li
Wonderful comfort food that's both easy to prepare and easy to serve: discover the delights of cooking for friends and family using a single pot, with these delightful recipes shown step by step in ov
