What do ?the whole kit and caboodle,” ?the whole shebang,” ?the whole megillah,” ?the whole enchilada,” ?the whole nine yards,” ?the whole box and dice,” and ?the full Monty” have in common? They’re a
Butterfly gardening is the practice of attracting beautiful butterflies to your garden by growing common plants and flowers that they use for food and nectar. This fun and wonderfully simple activity
This book is devoted solely to hummingbird gardening and is a practical guide to cultivating flowers and other plants that will attract the hummingbirds of North America to your home and garden. You w
This book explores the multiple ways students process information and examines multiple intelligences through the relationship between rainbows, colors, and how individuals learn. If we consider the f
Staring in the face of prostate cancer at age thirty-five and metastatic disease and proposed surgical castration at age forty, Paul Steinberg was forced to take two simultaneous journeys. The first w
The creator of the blog My Plastic-Free Life provides personal anecdotes, stats about the environmental and health problems related to plastic and personal solutions, handy lists and charts and tips o
Bo Tully, sheriff of Blight County, Idaho, has seen his share of small-town crime. Fact is, everyone in the area knows Tully, and knows his Blight Way of doing things. But when he and his deputy hike
A second edition of the beloved guide to farm animals.When the going gets tough, the tough . . . start raising their own food. In the first full-color guide of its kind, author and small farm owner La
The very best tactics and techniques that successful anglers use to get their fish.With decades of experience on the water, Lamar Underwood knows the best gear, the best times to head out, the best lu
Shares step-by-step instructions on the basics of Kundalini yoga, explaining how its less-straining positions and meditative focus on stress reduction renders it an accessible and beneficial disciplin
In his illustrious career as a cartoonist for the New Yorker and other publications, Joseph Farris has created dozens of hilarious cartoons about ?the best game in the world at which to be bad.”A.A. M
Going green is all the rage now. But it doesn't have to stop at recycling and reusing plastic bottles and paper. In this new,and unique book Sarah Von Bon teaches readers how to go green and a have lu
A woman describes her experience wearing a Victorian corset for an entire year and how it changed her body and her view of the garment from being a symbol of female oppression to one of empowerment. 1
?This second engaging novel from Weisgarber . . . has shades of Willa Cather, Sinclair Lewis, and Conrad Richter.”? Publishers Weekly, starred review Young pianist Catherine Wainwright flees the fashi
Reveals that gorillas, those masters of disguise and experts at hiding, are all around us and invites the reader to seek gorillas of all ages in the illustrations, while carrying a banana just in case
Gain fresh insights for teaching, learning, and assessing knowledge of critical science concepts through the exploration of research-based practices for science education.
Noted author Robert Sylwester offers educators and general readers his own definitions for terms used in the cognitive neurosciences. This unique look into the marvelous brain uses language and descri
A Mixologist’s Guide to Amazing Tea-Infused CocktailsSeventy-five unique cocktail recipes featuring the hottest trend in mixology?tea!In classy bars and cocktail lounges across America, tea is making
Bake sales are a fun and tasty tradition at elementary schools all over, but not necessarily so for kids who have food allergies. Usually restricted to the baked goods prepared by their parents, aller
The Most Comprehensive Gunsmithing Guide of All Time.Written by one of the most prolific firearms experts of all time, The Complete Guide to Gunsmithing is a highly detailed and essential reference fo
An invaluable manual for beginners and experts alike.A licensed fly-fishing guide’s observations on the common mistakes made by anglers, A Guide’s Guide to Fly-Fishing Mistakes provides practical tips
"Collected here are some of the words that have made Pope Francis so beloved that he was even named Time magazine's "Person of the Year" in 2013. Gathered from his speeches, homilies, sermons, and mor
The Ultimate Guide to a Fabulous Ring, a Memorable Proposal, and the Perfect WeddingA fun and informative guide for every guy ready to take the plungeFrom figuring out whether she’ll say ?yes” before
A member of the “Big Three” of the golden era of golf discusses what it takes to excel and succeed in high-pressure situations and offers advice that can be used on the playing field, in the boardroom
""He was a young man in years, but he had the hard face and eagle eye of one matured in experience of that wild country. He bestrode a superb bay horse, dusty and travel-worn and a little lame. The ri
""He leaned propped against the rail of the great ship, in an obscure place aft, shadowed by the life-boats. It was the second night out of Cherbourg and the first time for him to be on deck. The ridg
""You have cancer" are three of the most terrifying words a person can hear, and our culture does little to ease the fear. New Beginnings: The Triumphs of 120 Cancer Survivors follows one hundred surv
Describes the incredible journey of a 12-year-old boy who suffered a massive cerebral hemorrhage and fell into a coma but defied the doctor's prognosis and great odds by recovering to consciousness an
Provides the guidelines the FBI uses in their operations, including protection of First Amendment rights, electronic surveillance, and acquisition of foreign intelligence.
If there's an adventure to be had, it's likely that David Hempleman-Adams has been there first.Ranking alongside Ranulph Fiennes and Chris Bonnington in the pantheon of British explorers, David Hemple
?A cup of coffee is a miracle, a wonderful assemblage of relationships”. This classic follows coffee's journey around the world, from London to Brazil, telling in fascinating detail and amusing anecdo
See the darker side of one of the world’s most influential businessmen.Steve Jobs (1955–2011) was known for his business prowess, his inventiveness, and his search for perfection in both form and func
From the creator of Sherlock Homes, a coming-of-age combination of detective fiction and thrilling adventure.First published in 1896, Rodney Stone is a gothic coming-of-age story that takes place in S
Stunning examples of contemporary gardens around the world.More and more, gardens are considered an extension of our homes. Whether it is a private garden or a park in a city, properly planning the in
In the evening when it gets dark, a daddy dragon, a mommy dragon, and dragon children breathe fire into the night. They see who can breathe their fire the farthest and they sing out, ?Fire is life, an
New and veteran teachers will find guidelines to translate the latest research on learning, memory, and the brain into effective and enjoyable classroom practice. The author provides in?depth and acce
Becoming a successful teacher in today's fast-changing world can be a daunting challenge. Jane Bluestein addresses the issues new teachers face and provides practical ideas and honest cautions in a wi
This invaluable research-based guidebook illustrates how quality teaching can overcome the impact of low socioeconomic conditions and improve student performance dramatically. The authors present inst
