Vaughn, Boston Red Sox first baseman and the American League's MVP in 1995, encourages children to be responsible for their own choices and actions, but to also follow their dreams. Using his own life
As the New York Mets celebrate their fiftieth anniversary of National League baseball, this rollicking chronicle recounts a half century of the team’s ups and downs. Chapters recount the best and wors
Flamboyant and fantastic, orchids are the world's most highly prized plants—yet home growers think they're difficult to grow. Orchids don't have to be a challenge: the secret is to find plants that sh
This book covers the most noteworthy situation comedies ever to cross the pond. Each entry has a show summary and descriptions of standout episodes and behind-the-scenes details. This revised edition
Mardy Murie was dedicated to wilderness preservation. The first woman to graduate from the University of Alaska, she became involved in the creation of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and received
Slammin' Sam. The PGA Tour's all-time victory leader with 82 wins. The oldest winner on the PGA Tour at age 52. Winner of seven major championships. Seven-time member of the U.S. Ryder Cup team. Eight
Author/photographer Gottlieb turns his lens to the nation's capital--perhaps the most photographed city on earth. Through Gottlieb's remarkable eye, Washington, D.C. is portrayed in all seasons, at al
The bestselling The Millionaire Next Door identifies seven common traits that show up again and again among those who have accumulated wealth. Most of the truly wealthy in this country don't live in Beverly Hills or on Park Avenue-they live next door. This new edition, the first since 1998, includes a new foreword for the twenty-first century by Dr. Thomas J. Stanley.
The companion to Douglas Darnall's best-selling Divorce Casualties, Beyond Divorce Casualties is a workbook for severely alienated children and their parents. The book describes the how and why of un
The 1960 U.S. Open Golf Championship played at Cherry Hills Country Club in Denver, Colorado, remains perhaps the most dramatic, competitive, and passionate of all Open championships. In 1960 the You
In this highly acclaimed history of the national parks, Alfred Runte takes us from Yosemite and Yellowstone to Alaska on a journey of discovery of the American land. Also a prominent adviser and on-c
The culmination of four decades of experience as an independent school admission officer, educational consultant, parent, and grandparent, Georgia Irvin's Guide to Schools is designed to alleviate the
Grab the kids and explore Dallas-Fort Worth where there are tons of fun activities for families to enjoy together. From Six Flags Over Texas to the Mesquite Rodeo, this is the most complete and up-to
Asserting that the 1977 AFC champion Denver Broncos were the tipping point for the transformation of Denver, Colorado from cowtown to today's sports and entertainment mecca, author Terry Frei provides
Written in a personal, moving, and humorous style, The Last Days of Shea chronicles the New York Mets from October 2006, when the team lost the National League Championship Series, to October 2008, wh
This Day in Football contains a full football season of facts, history, and nostalgia. It will tell you the date the passes-attempted record was broken (94 on November 1, 1953) as well as the game in
If you think you know a lot about World War II, challenge yourself with this instructive and intriguing book of questions. Covering every theatre of the war, the people, weapons, ships, aircraft, and
Sarah Montague's The Adult Rider describes everything you need to know if you are interested in introducing (or reintroducing) horses to your life. The book begins with a thorough description of all e
Intended as a supplement to her popular book How to Master a Great Golf Swing, this motivational book emphasizes how golfers themselves contribute to and impact the game they are already playing. The
As long as people have played games, there has been a temptation to win (or intentionally lose) by cheating. Infamous cases throughout the history of sport abound, from the "thrown" 1919 World Series
During divorce, children are often dragged into the fray, becoming innocent casualties. Although research has shown that a child's development depends on the parents' ability to protect their child fr
Early in the history of America's favorite pastime, trading baseball players was almost as easy as trading baseball cards. This was before the end of the reserve clause and the advent of arbitration,
Lacrosse, a game of speed, complexity, and nuance, is fast becoming one of the most popular sports worldwide. This book details examples of the rules of lacrosse, moves, individual defense, offensive
When Harvard came back from a 16-point deficit with less than a minute to go to tie Yale in the now-famous 1968 gridiron tilt, the headline in the Harvard Crimson the following Monday proudly boasted
In this sequel to the wildly successful Hey Ranger: True Tales of Humor and Misadventure from America's National Parks, former ranger Jim Burnett casts his net globally in search of the most outrageou
The Book of Caddyshack gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at this classic comedy and includes a full descriptions of all scenes, with the main action plus what's going on in the background, details o
The world has yet to see another star like Judy Garland--a movie, television and singing icon. This biography recounts every significant day of her astounding career in show business, from her first a
This book is a collection of celebrity vignettes and anecdotes from the peak years of the Tonight Show, and includes behind-the-scenes looks at more than two dozen celebrities, including Joan Rivers,
In the words of Ken Venturi, Byron Nelson is the finest gentleman the game has ever known. His autobiography details his hardscrabble youth in rural Texas, his lean years as a young pro during the Dep
In 2005, in more than forty states, class action suits were filed claiming a father's constitutional parental right guarantees him nothing less than 50% of the time with his children. This book is de
I Love Pies and Tarts is a definitive guide to creating luscious, modern, one-dish desserts and a few entrees, in the time-honored tradition of American pie making. The recipes in this book range fro
Combining the content of two of Frommer's previous books, Sports Roots and Sports Lingo, this book not only explains how nicknames, namesakes, trophies, competitions, and expressions in the world of s
A writer once denounced the Lone Star State as "where the Godly could battle 'the devil' on his own ground." Circuit riders and other early preachers confronted dangerous outlaws, Indians, wild animal
It seems as though college students are getting into trouble left and right and they don't have the money to pay for a lawyer to help them out. College Student's Guide to the Law is the new guide that
Updated edition of a touring guide that provides twelve separate tour routes embracing 22 Civil War campaigns and 40 separate battles. Forty-one maps show 1,353 specific features of the battlefields,
Combining fascinating stories of Texas history with travel adventures around the state, this book suggests where to go and what to see throughout the state by following the trails of historical charac
Under the Texan Sun features innovative recipes from nearly 30 wineries that either contain wine or pair well with wine. There is also a chapter on wine recipes developed by Texas chefs, one on wine a
In this poetic collection of outdoor essays, Jack Kulpa brings the wonders of the wilderness to his readers and skillfully relates his passion for the solitary art of fishing.
The story of Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Nitschke-the player who personified the Lombardi era at Green Bay. With interviews and first-hand accounts by players, coaches, journalists, and friends, it's
The Cinema of Robert Zemeckis provides an analysis of the ongoing Zemeckis phenomenon. Kagan illuminates the director's unique blend of Hollywood magic, social commentary, and broad sense of humor. He
