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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Amusing and informative, Hey Ranger! teaches as it entertains with tales of boat ramp misadventures, lost Afghani campers, encounters with wild animals, dumb crooks, and more. A chapter, "Tales from t
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
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 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,
: Some elders age gracefully, with barely any signs of diminished capacity. Others manifest severe infirmities, and adult children or others may have to step in and care for them in their twilight yea
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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,
