Batter up! It’s 1919 and baseball is in trouble. All across the country, people are throwing down their bats and balls, and giving up America’s National pastime. It’s up to baseball great Babe Ruth to
Hidden away in foggy, uncharted rain forest valleys in Northern California are the largest and tallest organisms the world has ever sustained -- the coast redwood trees, Sequoia sempervirens. Ninety-s
Breastfeeding may appear simple, but the practicalities of getting your baby to nurse well in a manner that is comfortable for you both can be difficult for many mothers. With practical and reassurin
Steaming is one of the healthiest, simplest, and most versatile cooking methods: not only does it retain the nutritional qualities of ingredients more than any other technique, it doesn't require any
In a sunlit, secret valley in the green mountains of central Italy, two people meet away from the horrors and clamor of battle. David Hopkins, a young fisherman, and Kate Medhurst embark upon an idyl
There is currently a huge resurgence of interest in genealogy and in searching out one's roots.Drawn from legend, place names, mythology, and history, Celtic names reflect the magic and charm o
The first book from one of England's most effective and best-known political activists,also a highly successful stand-up comedian, is a deeply funny and disturbing account ofhis rampage t
Meet Charles Rangeley-Wilson, angler, conservationist, and traveler. In this broad look at fishing around the world, Rangeley-Wilson travels from city suburbs to Bhutan, from Icelandic moonscapes to
"Look and Learn" is fondly remembered by thousands as the classic children's magazine from the 60s and 70s. This illustrated tribute to the magazine presents a kaleidoscopic journey through time, whos
Will should be excited to start third grade. But his little brother, Steve, is starting kindergarten. The same laugh-out-loud writing and hilarious illustrations that brought us How Not to Babysit You
Mathilde Monaque developed severe depression when she was just 14. The eldest in a family of six and an exceptionally bright and gifted girl, the discovery shook her family to the core. With remarkab
To lose weight quickly, easily, and permanently, you don't need?superhuman willpower,?endless hours to prepare complex low-calorie recipes, or?to live on cottage cheese and lettuce. By following this
1941. To the residents and defence forces of the Crown Colony of Hong Kong, the war in Europe remains remote. Even the massive build-up of Japanese forces on the Chinese border cannot dent their caref
Tom Simpson was an Olympic medalist, a world champion cyclist, and the first Briton to wear the fabled yellow jersey of the Tour de France. He died a tragic early death on the barren moonscape of the
A searing, postapocalyptic novel destined to become Cormac McCarthy’s masterpiece.A father and his son walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on the wi
Guides abound on what to expect during each week of pregnancy, butwhen the baby finally arrives many parents are unprepared to face the weeks of unpredictability and worry that a newborn brings
In thisnew and original interpretation of the barbaric world of slavery and of its historic end in April 1807, the parallellives of three individuals caught up in the enterprise of human
Acknowledged both as one of the most famous faces on British television and an astute businessman, Noel Edmonds knows what it's like to be hugely successful. In this book he talks about the high and
In this astonishing true story, award-winning journalist Sonia Nazario recounts the unforgettable odyssey of a Honduran boy who braves unimaginable hardship and peril to reach his mother in the United
As their holiday unfolds, Colin and Maria are locked into their own intimacy. They groom themselves meticulously, as though there waits someone who cares deeply about how they appear. Then they meet a
A portrait of the late Chinese leader refutes a wide variety of myths about Mao and provides facts about the Long March, his relationship with Stalin, and the impact of his thirst for power on the Chi
"I wish I had wings." The white unicorn can heal wounds with his horn. He can make rainbows. But what he really wants is to fly. So he sets off on a quest--past birds and butterflies--to find wings of
In this revised volume, Carol Sinclair a sufferer who has successfully overcome IBS and arthritic pain, provides a revolutionary program for a pain-free future. Her diet shows that a gradual reduction
This is the story of Maximilian Ophuls, America’s counterterrorism chief, one of the makers of the modern world; his Kashmiri Muslim driver and subsequent killer, a mysterious figure who calls himself
The Aga is much more than an oven: it's an icon. It's a statement. It's a way of life. This is the definitive Aga Bible, with 300 classic, timeless recipes and bags of advice and tips for Aga owners.
The Idler team believe that idleness is unjustly criticized in modern society when it is, in fact, a vital component of a happy life. This new issue of the Idler looks at man, nature, and the earth an
In 1945, seven-year-old Barbie and her sister Eva were trapped, terrified, in war-torn Germany. With their father missing, and hundreds of miles from their mother, news of the approaching army left t
MERLIN HAS ASKED Jack and Annie to help on another Merlin Mission. This time they head back into history to Venice, Italy. With the help of a research book, a book of magic rhymes, and a set of myster
Yo ho ho! Pete loves pirates, but his mom thinks they are rude and messy. Then Pete and his mom go to see the Amazing Marco, and Marco hypnotizes Pete’s mom into thinking she’s a pirate! Now Pete’s mo
Rome is famous for its buildings and architecture, but just who built its noted and beautiful structures? This distinctive account—part history and part travel guide—explores the families
Set mainly in Uzbekistan between 1900 and 1980, The Railway introduces to us the inhabitants of the small town of Gilas on the ancient Silk Route. Among those whose stories we hear are Mefody-Jurispr
When the body of nine-year old Thuy Sen is found in the San Francisco Bay, the police quickly charge Rennell and Payton Price with her grisly murder. A twelve-person jury, abetted by an incompetent de
From Lynda La Plante, one of the world’s greatest crime writers, Royal Heist is a big, dashing novel of deception, passion, and international suspense, in which a man with a dangerous double life mast
Autumn in the pumpkin patch, no two pumpkins ever match!Some are big and win a prize, some wind up in pumpkin pies!Read about all kinds of pumpkins in this simple rhyming Step 2, perfect for fall!
The top-selling Complete series has been fully revised, with all new supplemental material and a bonus wallet phrase card for travelers. Each program contains everything a beginner needs–a coursebook
Thomas often sees his young friends standing by the stream fishing. It looks like so much fun that Thomas wants to go fishing too. One day, he runs out of steam and his driver fills his boiler from th
For daring to peer into the heart of an adulteress and enumerate its contents with profound dispassion, the author of Madame Bovary was tried for "offenses against morality and religion." What shocks
It's 1989 and, whenever he isn't hanging out in the local bars, Herr Lehmann lives entirely free of responsibility in the bohemian Berlin district of Kreuzberg. Through years of judicious sidestepping
Both veterinary surgeons new to homoeopathy and dog owners with no specialized medical knowledge will find this a practical and handy guide to the use of homoeopathic medicine in the treatment of can
Although the use of essential oils to help physical, mental, and emotional problems has been thoroughly investigated, this book is devoted solely to their use on a subtle or spiritual level. The appl
