From the eighteenth century to the twenty-first, US Army Rangers are the special group of men who have led the way in America's most troubled times. Their missions are fraught with danger and awesome
In 1954, two college students were hiking along a creek outside of Boulder, Colorado, when they stumbled upon the nude and badly battered body of a young woman strewn on the rocks. Who was this woman
This is the story of a sport's role in society, from the "leather helmet era," through the dawn of television and its tremendous impact on the college game, and up to the present era of collegiate foo
One year before Jackie Robinson broke the color line in major league baseball, four black players joined the Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Rams to become the first African-American pro football pla
"What made Norma Jean special was the quality she discovered when, bored with being a teenage bride with a husband in the Merchant Marine during World War II, she took her first and most enduring love
Down to Earth is a book that speaks to the soul of the passionate gardener of any experience level, exploring and detailing all the pleasures that gardeners enjoy from this hobby. Rochester encourages
Linda and Steve Bauer take us on a culinary journey throughout the state of California. A joy for foodies and history buffs alike, Recipes from Historic California takes a peek inside the colorful pas
This is the story of the iconic Texan figure name Juanita Slusher, a.k.a Candy Barr. She was once a notorious burlesque dancer known for her athletic choreography and live music accompaniment, command
Some of the best cuisine in Colorado can be enjoyed at a diversity of historic locales, from classic diners, to dude ranches, to old hotels, and even a former filling station. Please your palate as we
For Denver Broncos fans of the 60's and 70's, few experiences will ever rival the Orange Crush season of fall 1977. The four-month surge of the team's mounting wins turned the Broncos into AFC champio
This books contains biographical information and career statistics on every ex- or current Knick player or coach from the team's founding in 1946 to the present. An A-to-Z compendium of over 400 Knick
For ten years the Cleveland Browns compiled a better record and won more championships than any team in pro football history. In their first game they set an all-time attendance record and consistentl
Buck Buchanan was the beloved equipment manager for the Dallas Cowboys for 25 years, during which time the Cowboys won four Super Bowls. Written with the consent and support of the Dallas Cowboys orga
Explains in step-by-step fashion how to create one's own personal outdoor paradise. Addressing the needs of gardening novices, seasoned hobbyists, and horticulture professionals alike, Stan DeFreitas
Bill Yoast is one of the real-life heroes of Remember the Titans, the inspirational hit movie that chronicled the struggles of black and white high school football athletes to create a championship se
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
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
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
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
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
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
