The sky which gives light is blue and my mother's face was dark but she had the radiance of holiness and her beauty would put to shame all the vanity of the beautiful.
Provides chronologically-arranged facts on vessels and aircraft that have played a major role in world history and includes suggested projects, locator maps, and a trivia quiz.
There are 43 entries on this map: from a stall selling fresh herring to a cat museum. There are cafés, bars and restaurants; museums and churches; and shops specializing in movie memorabilia, records,
"The publishing world's great beasts have long roamed this small island, dispensing bon mots and acerbic one-liners, cluttering the bars and occasionally running afoul of the law. Our cast of characte
Forty spots for all of the family: places to eat, museums, shops, parks and other sights. There’s the bridge from Madeline and stinky cheese for squeals of delight or horror. Each entry is tried, test
The 36 selections include shops selling gloves, old postcards and espadrilles, as well as an abandoned station and one with its own forest. Refreshments – cerveza, jamón and other delights – are on ha
A guide to the New York you always wanted to see but feared might have disappeared for good. From Patsy’s Pizzeria in Harlem, to the Nom Wah Tea Parlor in Chinatown, it depicts a city where that old c
In this guide we select 32 things to do in the city of light – none of which involve sharing a bottle of wine, eating bread and cheese on the banks of the Seine, or strolling arm in arm with a loved o
Provides a brief history of one hundred relationships that have shaped world history, including Marc Antony and Cleopatra, William Clark and Meriwether Lewis, and John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
Offers brief biographies of Native American leaders and British, French, Spanish, Dutch, and other explorers, military and religious leaders, governors, and other figures in what would be the United S
Sensual delights for tastes high and low. This map takes in lingerie, ballet pumps and macaroons; there are belle époque restaurants, opulent cinemas and beatnik bookshops.
Energetic Melbourne offers nourishment in venues with a casual approach and inventive spirit. Our guide comprises 40 points of interest, including galleries, markets, shops and parks – and even an ope
Over time, Paris has managed to hold onto many small, specialist shops. Places that combine function and expertise with charm and character. This is a survey of those stores, taking in stationery, tax
Our focus is on eating and carousing (with a few diversions). The 38 entries take in po’ boy sandwiches, sazeracs, Creole food and a bar that rotates a full 360 degrees every 15 minutes. As we say, go
Chronologically profiles one-hundred significant battles from 1294 BC through the present day, highlighting strategies, tactics, weapons, and commanders
Thirty-four entries focusing on Copenhagen’s thriving new food scene and also on its highly evolved sense of design – the two of which frequently intersect.
Presents a history of medical innovations from the development of acupuncture in 2700 B.C. to the advent of cloning and the manufacture of bodily organs in 1997.
Jake, Scott, and their alien friend Nojo continue their quest for the Pillar of Knowledge, traveling to a planet in another universe where the laws of physics are different.
Presents brief accounts of natural phenomena throughout the world, ranging from the auroras to the great fungus in Michigan, the world's largest living thing, and including islands, deserts, mountains
Forty places that bear the city by the bay’s distinctive mark. There are survivors of beatnik-era North Beach, cliff top eateries and cable cars, unconventional horticulturalists, entirely au courant
For those who prefer to conduct business away from prying eyes. An intriguing list of 31 sites, including neglected restaurants, unreconstructed wine bars, ancient pubs, places with hidden alcoves and
The essential companion for those in search of la dolce vita. Our 41 selections include good food, strong coffee, interesting shops, and plenty of strolling the city’s beautiful streets. There are eve
All the young children in this brightly colored-picture book are helping adults to prepare healthy and delicious foods - all in accordance with the Healthy Diet Guidelines of the USDA Simple text, inc
This particular book from Bluewood Publishing 100 series is an excellent resource for authors and well as an excellent guide for placing authors in historical contexts. This book is for both the histo
A remarkable addition to The Making of America Series from Bluewood Books, The Revolutionary War covers the violent and fascinating true story of the nation's birth. From the Boston Massacre in 1770 t
London is a city full of stories and the people who make them. This is a whistle-stop literary tour, taking in H.G. Wells, Nancy Mitford, Alan Bennett, Jeffrey Bernard, J.G. Ballard, Margaret Atwood a
This is the sequel to 39 Blows on a Gone Trumpet. After the passion of energies described in 39 Blows, Dolphin explores the world of underlying meaning, the patterns behind the facade of cultures and
After taking a wrong turn in a wormhole, Jake, Scott, and their alien friend Nojo find themselves in the land of the dinosaurs where they must escape meat-eaters only to find that alien criminals are
