Phil Pepe spent years as the New York Daily News Yankee beat reporter, rubbing shoulders with countless Yankee greats, from Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra to Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera. While he was
During his twenty-four-year career, Ty Cobb was an MVP, Triple Crown-winner, twelve-time batting champion, and was elected in the inaugural ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame (along with Ho
Listing more than fifteen hundred players who ever wore a number, uses current and retired New York Yankees uniform numbers to provide a history of the New York Yankees baseball team.
Former ESPN basketball commentator Digger Phelps is regarded as one of the most charismatic and opinionated analysts in the profession. And he was the same personality during his twenty years as the h
Moon, Jade, and other favorites from the Indigo Cloud Court return with two new novellas from Martha Wells.Martha Wells continues to enthusiastically ignore genre conventions in her exploration of the
What happens when bio-terrorism becomes a tool for corporate profits? And what happens when this forces humanity to the cusp of post-human evolution? This is a tale of Bangkok struggling for survival
Imagine a world without sadness, fear, or evil. That is what God wants for all of us. That is why He gave us the Ten Commandments.”In this illustrated guide, noted moral teacher and popular talk show
"The voices of conformity speak so loudly. Don't listen to them," acclaimed author and award-winning journalist Anna Quindlen cautioned graduates of Grinnell College. Jazz virtuoso and educator Wynton
In his accomplished debut novel, Fortunate Son, David Marlett introduced readers to a fresh take on historical fiction, built around the transcripts of one of the most momentous legal trials in histor
For those who have lost a loved one?and to that liar and fraud named Death.So reads the dedication of William Peter Blatty's Finding Peter, a deeply moving memoir that tests the bounds of grief, love,
The most important words ever written are the Ten Commandments. These words changed the world when they were first presented at Mt. Sinai to Israelites, and they are changing it now. They are the foun
World Soccer Legends series for young readersEverything you need to know about most exciting clubs and the best players on the planet.Alex MorganGold medal winner and Athlete of the YearOne of the mos
Forty years old, divorced, with two sons on the verge of adolescence and an ex-husband who considers visitation to be optional, Brenda Haversham isn't having a whole lot of fun. She's also no longer q
On a dark night in February of 1864, the H.L. Hunley, the first submarine to sink an enemy ship in combat, torpedoed the Union blockade ship USS Housatonic, a feat that would not be repeated for anoth
World Soccer Legends series for young readersEverything you need to know about most exciting clubs and the best players on the planet.U.S. Women's TeamLearn all about the U.S. Women’s National Team, t
This book tells the story of Neymar da Silva Santos Junior, one of the great players of the game, from his childhood days in Brazil to his signing by the legendary Spanish soccer club Barcelona for a
The Real Custer takes a good hard look at the life and storied military career of George Armstrong Custerfrom cutting his teeth at Bull Run in the Civil War, to his famous and untimely death at Little
An intricately detailed account of the 16th President's assassination is told from the perspectives of dozens of Ford's Theatre workers and performers, drawing on previously unpublished sources to cit
When shadows fill the night, it’s hard to tell friend from foe.With young to raise and her Pack under attack, Sylvan, Alpha of the wolf Weres, takes on her greatest challenge when she determines to un
Over two thousand years ago, Sun Tzu wrote The Art of War. In today’s struggle to stop war, terrorism, and other global problems, West Point graduate Paul K. Chappell offers new and practical solution
When the Goddess Ithyris appoints shy priestess Kadrian to become Her first shaa’din, or holy warrior, in a millennium, everyone is mystified by Her decisionespecially Kade herself. On the battlefield
New Scandinavian Photography profiles a strong generation of young artists whose photographic practice has shifted in the last decade from a focus on documentary photography towards a discourse within
Sometimes baseball is just a metaphor for life, and sometimes it works the other way around.All Sarah Duke ever cared about was baseball, and she’s finally earned her shot as a full-time sports writer
As the German Blitzkrieg brings the Soviet Union to its knees in 1942, a regiment of women aviators flies out at night in flimsy aircraft without parachutes or radios to harass the Wehrmacht troops. T
Royal Envoy Rema is determined to broker a successful marriage between her liege lord, Emperor Ormun, and a young princess of neighboring Danosha. The Danoshans need protection and Ormun wants their l
Influenced by ancient Chinese culture and modern Western techniques, SHIATZY CHEN is considered the foremost luxury Chinese designer, and the brand continues to expand throughout the world. This hands
How did the American Catholic priesthood go from an image of wise, strong men like Spencer Tracy inBoys Town and Bing Crosby in Going My Way to an image of "pedophile priests"?In the
Jackson Pollock the artist needs no introductionbut perhaps lesser known is Jackson Pollock the gardener, baker, and dinner-party host. From starters and entrees to side dishes, breads, and desserts,
Provides an illustrated profile of the areas surrounding the Chesapeake Bay, exploring the people that live on its shores, the varied landscapes, and the remarkable variety of wildlife
Originating in two rocky torrents in the Shick-Shock Mountains, the Grand Cascapedia River cuts across the forested wilderness of Quebec’s Gaspe Peninsula and empties into Chaleur Bay. Just as excepti
Originating in two rocky torrents in the Shick-Shock Mountains, the Grand Cascapedia River cuts across the forested wilderness of Quebec’s Gaspe Peninsula and empties into Chaleur Bay. Just as excepti
Traces the history of American diplomacy with rogue regimes, including Iran, Iraq, Libya, and Pakistan, to consider why the strategy of dialogue as a first resort has been flawed and whether basic ass
A college degree has never been more important?or more expensive. If you're not made of money, where can you get an amazing liberal arts education without your parents having to remortgage the house o
Recounts the failure of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, causing a triple meltown that became the worst nuclear crisis in over two decades, and discusses the future of nuclear power.
Shaker: Function, Purity, Perfection is an homage to the traditional Shaker values of graceand simplicity. Featured are twenty-eight essential pieces that highlight the defining elements of Shaker des
Mid-western college professor Natalie Abbott is estranged from her dysfunctional family. It happened so slowly she barely noticed... Then it was too late. On the cusp of landing her dream job, Natalie
To know what war is, one should follow our tracks,” General William T. Sherman once wrote to his wife, describing the devastation left by his armies in Georgia.Sherman’s Ghosts is an investigation of
Tales from the Couch is collection of actual case studies and a primer on psychopathology, as well as a captivating reflection on the human condition. Drawn from Dr. Bob Wendorf’s thirty-six-year care
This incisive, practical guide provides a thorough breakdown of the ins and outs everyone needs to know when turning contracting skills into a business. From summoning the motivation to start your own
