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.
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
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 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
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
Despite her prolific output, ageless writer and wit Dorothy Parker (1893-1967) never penned an autobiography (although if she had, she said it would have been titled Mongrel). Combing through her sto
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
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
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.
Presents instructions on developing a good putting attitude and includes exercises and recommondations on how to practice more efficiently and ways to develop a putting routine.
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
For most people, he was best known as Oscar Madison, the unkempt, curmudgeonly yin to the yang of his prim and proper housemate, Felix Unger. But that role was just one of many sterling performances
By emphasizing how parents can talk to their children about thoughts and feelings, exploring how children develop negative beliefs about themselves, and teaching parents how to help their children cha
Since its first broadcast in 1979, ESPN has grown from one man's pipe dream to a media giant, ruling the sports kingdom with in-depth news coverage, sparkling reporting, and attitude - lots of attitud
Every baby boomer in America knows who that masked man was. He was mysterious and mythic at the same time, the epitome of the American hero: compassionate, honest, patriotic, inventive, an unswerving
The daughter of John Wayne and his third wife, Pilar, Aissa delves into her father's childhood, his film career, and his life off the screen. John Wayne: My Father reports Wayne's life faithfully and
Argues that ADD, attention deficit disorder, often persists into adulthood, describes its symptoms, and offers advice on treatment, visualization techniques, and day-to-day coping
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
Gathered from surveys, this volume presents advice from parents of children who suffer from ADHD on managing day to day with the disorder, and includes tips from educators and professionals
Offers practical advice on gardening and recommends varieties of trees, shrubs, groundcovers, grasses, annuals, perennials, fruit, nuts, and vegetables suitable for growing in Texas
