The thrilling adventures of traveler, rancher, and fighter ?Big-Foot” Wallace in a bygone era of the American frontier. Amid the embroiling conflicts of frontiersmen, Mexicans, and war in Texas, 1837,
Learn why today’s best teachers are leaving?from the teachers themselves.Low pay, increased responsibilities, and high-stakes standardized testing?these are just some of the reasons why more talented
This fascinating third volume in the Britannia's Fist series will have you pondering how easily history could have been swayed differently.Peter G. Tsouras presents the third installment in his Britan
In these days, when the experience of living right up against nature is fast becoming a thing of the past, the story of the mountain men is of special interest. These pioneers as a class were unique.
The last decade has seen an explosion in the number of home-recording studios. With the mass availability of sophisticated technology, there has never been a better time to do it yourself and make a p
The theme of The Great Divide is that the populations of the democratic world, from Boston to Berlin, Vancouver to Venice, are becoming increasingly divided from within, due to a growing ideological i
Until now there has not been a serious study of the rifle-armed regiments of the British Army that earned such renown in the Peninsular and Waterloo campaigns. Compiled by a former rifleman, Ray Cusic
From Ulrica Norberg, a renowned yoga teacher and author, comes 15-Minute Yoga, a guide to beneficial yoga poses and nutritional tips for practitioners of all levels. By integrating fifteen minutes of
Homework is the cause of more friction between schools and home than any other aspect of education and becomes the prime battlefield when schools, families, and communities view one another as adversa
Few experiences in the wild are as satisfying as tracking down an animal on its own terms on its own turf. Whether you’re hunting, seeking to capture an animal's image on film or video, or simply tryi
The book will propose a single reform (the elimination of all federal grants to state and local governments) that, if adopted, will have a profound across-the-board impact on how we govern ourselves a
The famed "gray ghost" of the dog world, the Weimaraner is a robust, proud hunting dog of German origin. As a family dog, the Weimaraner is protective and affectionate; as a sporting dog, he is multi-
Unbreakable Bonds tells ten touching stories of mothers who spent years aiding the recovery of their children, US soldiers and Marines who suffered severe injuries during the War on Terror. The surviv
Challenge and expand students' abilities with multidimensional performance tasks!In this invaluable resource, science educators Elizabeth Hammerman and Diann Musial define a new vision for integrating
The Moroccan kitchen is full of brilliant flavors, scents, and colors. Deeply sensual, Moroccan cuisine evokes images of the Arabian Nights and ancient mysticism that speaks to the senses and inspires
The must-have guide for the collector of mechanical wristwatches.Complete information?including prices?on over 1,400 models made by more than 130 international brands.The seventeenth edition of what h
What a father will do to fight the mental illness that has destroyed his son.What does a father do when hope is gone that his only son can ever lead anything close to a ?normal” life? That’s the quest
A true and touching human tale of survival and achievement.When John Stoessinger was ten years old, Adolf Hitler annexed his homeland of Austria, ripping the boy from his home and his friends in Vienn
Salads are often considered an appetizer or a summertime meal. When the weather is too hot, lightly tossed greens with seasonal fruits and veggies are perfect for cooling the body and filling the stom
Hunters, fishers, campers, sportsmen . . . no matter your outdoor passion, Sportsmen’s Secrets, the handy guide to water and woodland wisdom, belongs in your kit. This conveniently sized and whimsical
Everything you need to know to buy and wield a tactical knife.Tactical knives are the fast-growing field of American bladesmithing. Now, in one groundbreaking volume, tactical knife expert James Morga
Bill Veeck marketed, promoted, and sold baseball like no one before him and like no one since. Influenced and inspired by the classic sports book Veeck: As in Wreck, veteran author and motivational sp
When Lauren Pizza was thirteen, she died. Caught under a small sailboat, she struggled to reach the surface, only to find that what she thought was up was actually down . . . and that’s all she rememb
William Kluba, author, takes an in-depth look at the origins of inspiration and ideas, to help us better understand where creativity comes from in our bodies and minds, and to understand how this inta
A powerful blazingly honest memoir told with humor and panache about a mother and son finding each other again after years of estrangement. A coming-of-age story of outrageous excess, glamour, entitle
The true story of the one of the most thrilling figures of the Wild West.Every army needs its scouts. A good scout knows the enemy and the enemy’s terrain as well as his own, and is resourceful and in
In this follow-up book to The Art of Cake Pops, Noel Muniz brings you even more challenging and fun designs for the little treats that are still the hottest confections in bakeries everywhere. From fo
The definitive guide for the collector of mechanical wristwatches, with complete information—including prices—on over 1,400 models made by more than 130 international brandsThe sixteenth edition of th
Welcome to Quill Village, New York, where queer men think with their big knobs, share steamy sex scenes in bathhouses, and hang out at The Diva Club. Things aren’t so cute lately in the village, thoug
This is the story of Investors, Bankers, and Operators in Silicon Valley and the variation on real they’re creating for our consumption.This is the story of a disgraced shock jock turned Internet radi
SECRETS OF INFERNO is a reader's guide to the journey Dan Brown took us all on in INFERNO. The book gives readers the ?back story” on particular plot points, Dante references, symbols, historical even
Today, Putin’s Russia is fast approaching a social and political crisis—one that promises to be every bit as profound as the fall of the USSR. Author Ilan Berman tackles the crisis that has Russia on
For the past fifty years, prize-winning historian Martin Duberman’s groundbreaking writings have established him as one of our preeminent public intellectuals. Founder of the first graduate program in
Arguably the most important polka practitioner of his generation, reedist/vocalist Jimmy Sturr has won an eye-popping 18 Grammy Awards, and when you hear his exuberant brand of the music that is his h
In the fickle world of fashion, little is certain except the sure knowledge that fashions come and go, and today’s unfashionable styles are likely to be back in vogue tomorrow. Bikinis, Bell-Bottoms a
This fifteenth edition of the watch industry mainstay features over 1,400 of the world’s most luxurious wristwatches and provides color photographs and complete specifications for each watch. With Wri
Ever convinced yourself that you would probably meet Mr. Right if only you could just get rid of those extra 20 pounds? What about the bump in your nose or the chin you were born with- is that all tha
How many self-help books are written by authors whose biggest success is selling self-help books? Three Simple Steps is different.Despite stock market crashes, dot-com busts, and the specter of recess
Discover the ultimate technique-based guide for one of the top trends in jewelry making?chain maille. In Chain Maille Jewelry Workshop, you'll find more than two dozen techniques for making today's mo
When Wisconsin governor Scott Walker threatened the collective bargaining rights of the state’s public sector employees in early 2011, the massive protests that erupted inresponse put the labor moveme
