Sex: Rediscovering Desire Through Techniques and Therapies looks at the root causes of low sex drive, from depression, stress, and age-related factors, to the less obvious reasons like lack of exercis
You Watch Too Much TV is a Book of Lists for the television generation, offering fun facts and quizzes on Leave It To Beaver, Everybody Loves Raymond, and just about every show in between. Examples of
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
Realistic and useful, Chores Without Wars (Practical Press [self-pub], then Prima; total sales 20,000) includes what the family needs to "turn housework into teamwork." Instead of family members falli
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,
Perennial Gardening in Texas presents its own unique challenges, especially with the state's wide variety of climate zones. This book focuses on individual plants—some 120 species—but also brings with
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
In this day and age when the sports pages of the local newspaper read like either a police report or a pharmacology text, it is impossible not to conclude that the mantra of winning has entered very d
Known for single-handedly saving Frank Sinatra's career in the mid-1950s with his stunning orchestral arrangements, Riddle's "intelligent, seductive style" also attracted such singers as Nat King Cole
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.
Texas Disasters traces major catastrophes in a larger-than-life state with no need for exaggeration. These captivating narratives highlight the human drama in episodes like the Branch-Dividian Holocau
Belinda's Dream, Katy Road Pink and Georgetown Tea, the names alone evoke images of glorious cottage gardens and arching trellises laden with perfumed blossoms. In this revised edition, rose expert B
Ricci Martin takes readers on a tour through his childhood, from the star-studded parties to the exploration of three marriages, eight kids, one family, to the treasured one-on-one time he shared with
The Salem Witch Trials is based on over twenty-five years of archival research--including the author's discovery of previously unknown documents--newly found cases and court records. From January 169
Far from being the stuffed shirts seen in portraits and old photographs, the U.S. presidents were savvy politicians wheeling and dealing to get into office. In A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to th
The Fabulous Vaughan Brothers follows the two brothers from their modest Dallas roots to their emergence onto the Austin music scene. The brothers' subsequent recording experiences in Memphis--which
Longtime White Sox fan and historian, Paul Whitfield, takes the rich tradition of the White Sox and presents the legend and lore in brief, through quotes, humor, facts, figures and memories. A lot of
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
This book is for educators that want to learn real-life responses to situations faced everyday in the classroom, on campus, in the front office, at extra-curricular activites, in staff meetings, PTA m
Presents a collection of little-known or overlooked stories from American history, including an account of the communist invasion of Texas and the story of the men who flew before the Wright brothers.
This is the authoritative biography of legendary writer, poet, and Beat Generation icon Jack Kerouac (1922-1969), whose novel On the Road catapulted him to the forefront of the literary world and infl
Godzilla Takes the Bronx is a thorough recollection of Hideki Matsui's memorable rookie season while also providing readers a detailed look at the man, the thought process behind his decision to come
Gathers more than 150 photographs of the Green Bay Packers from Vernon Biever's archives, including photographs from the early days of Curly Lambeau, to the Lombardi era, to the Super Bowl champions o
Overcoming the notion that beautiful roses must be cultivated with chemical assistance, the author reassesses the prickly reputation of this plant as a difficult-to-cultivate flower and offers useful
This book, a tribute to the wonderful diversity that defines Texas portrays more than 60 beautiful gardens, each one of them a departure from the typical American landscape.
The renowned history and author of The American Heritage Book of Indians traces the history of America's Indians from their arrival across the Bering Straight through their flourishing civilizations d
This biography of French liberator Marquis de Lafayette (1757-1834) reveals not only how the nineteen-year-old bravely ventured to the infant United States to serve in its War of Independence, but als
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
The actor who first epitomised the Action Hero; a complex man, prone to casual affairs and violence, capable of helping those more unfortunate than him.
Follows four of the nation's top basketball coaches and their teams through the college basketball season--Steve Alford of Iowa, Bill Self of Illinois, Mike Brey of Notre Dame, and Steve Lavin of UCLA
By 1970, resented by many Beatles fans as the initiator of the Fab Four's demise, Paul McCartney set out with a hand-picked cadre of studio musicians to refocus and refine his artistic ambitions. The
Combining the latest research, wide experience, and tips from tour pros, Patrick Cohn shows in this practical guide what peak performance is and how it can be achieved.
President Theodore Roosevelt left his mark on every facet of American life. Here, in a single volume, are not only his best Teddyisms and lost words, but also the best of Roosevelt's most memorable q
