This indispensable buy and sell reference is written to protect everyone who collects items of value. As a consultant to galleries and individual collectors, Mr. Vartian has seen virtually every type
Based on the innovative analysis of more than 11,000 races at 14 tracks across the country, you will learn all the important elements of step-by-step handicapping and betting strategy. And more than a
Here is a unique look at the dynamics of the interplay between Spain, Mexico, the United States, and the Republic of Texas governments, heavily illustrated with maps, flags, portraits, and political c
The Dixie Chicks hold a prominent position in the music business as one of only two female bands that have succeeded in the pop charts in the 1990s. Today, their sassy attitudes, funky style of dress,
Ramble through the varied habitats and remarkable scenery of Alamba and Mississippi with this terrific birding location guide. Vist more than 125 parks, forests, shores and lakes, including spectacul
Outrageous Texans profiles ten larger-than-life, eccentric, extravagant, and interesting personalities to ever come out of the Lone Star State. Mona Sizer, who is the queen of quirky Texas historical
Bringing Home the Laundry combines a psychologist's advice with the stories and insights of parents and their college-aged kids. It reassures you that your child's departure for college does not sever
Those who've come to appreciate the keen eye for celebrity dirt and tart quips that have animated Hadleigh's previous books, such as Hollywood Gays, Hollywood Lesbians, Sing Out! and Hollywood Babble
Here in a new updated edition of his bestseller, Jack Torry tells the compelling story about the relationship between a city, its financial leaders, and its baseball team.
Shortened Seasons recounts the stories of some of the baseball players who never made it back for the next game, who died with the suddenness of a walk off homerun. For them, there was no next year. F
This intriguing volume is an inside perspective on the big time college football recruiting process. The author's stepson is being heavily recruited by many Division I programs. In this book, this duo
You've always wondered about those peculiar and colorful town names. Now here comes the full and often remarkable explanantions. Perfect for new Texans, transplanted Texans, and history buffs, this bo
For the first time, Notre Dame football fans have a travel book to call their very own--one tailored to making the most of the home football game experience.
This book of quotes explores the many sides of the one-and-only Marilyn Monroe. In her time, she was perceived as a victim, a vixen, a valentine, and a Venus. At once a sex symbol and enormously talen
Veteran broadcaster Joe Castiglione combines the story of his baseball adventures with the Cleveland Indians, the Milwaukee Brewers, and for 20 years, the Boston Red Sox with a travelogue of major Ame
The mother of an addict daughter chronicles the long journey of pain, suffering, and anxiety that accompanied their relationship, while confronting her own role in perpetuating her daughter's substanc
A comprehensive reference containing a stunning collection of mountain art and photography,The Mountain Encyclopedia is an alphabetically arranged overview of all the things connected to mountains. Si
This definitive and engrossing collection presents forty-three essays, poems, and reminiscences by artist and adventurers to whom climbing is more personal mission than sport.
In crafting this mosaic of historic reality and fictional possibility, Congressman Pete King relies on confidential data and records during the years the Irish Peace process was being forged and the i
Texas is a diverse state with unique varying geological features and climate zones. With the time saved by working with nature, the gardener will have time to sit back and enjoy the color and movement
These charming coupon books will fan the flames of love and romance as they encourage you and your partner to be playful, laugh, and explore your naughty fantasies. Each coupon is designed to be rede
Becoming a Family helps adoptive parents recognize and respond to the signs of broken attachment. This practical guide offers clear and effective strategies for parents to help their children overcome
Get hold of the city with hundreds of fascinating entries about Chicago history, characters, architecture and places. Chicago writers Kenan Heise and Mark Frazel have updated their best-selling user's
Anchoring America covers 17 anchors in 17 smart profiles that show the evolution of the anchoring job and reveal the character of the men and women who sat at the desk.
A comprehensive guide for space buffs to the more than 22,000 satellites, payloads, platforms, rockets, and debris from all countries ever launched into orbit. Current data from NASA and other agencie
Misti Morningstar's auto accident leaves her spending weeks in a coma and years recovering from a brain injury that leaves her paralyzed and unable to speak or swallow. Journey Through Brain Trauma is
From animals that look like small dragons to those that shed their skin and transform into fairy-like insects, explore the fun and fascinating world of the creatures that live around us with theAmazin
A collection of 101 popular anecdotes, quotes, jokes, and trivia includes coverage of their unexpected 1969 win, Yogi Berra's "it ain't over 'til it's over" phrase, and the role of a Mets-Pittsburgh g
On the night of September 16, 1928, a hurricane swung up from Puerto Rico and collided, quite unexpectedly, with Palm Beach, Florida. The powerful winds from the storm burst a dike and sent a twenty-f
Don't Miss the Bus! is a thoughtful and practical guide that will appeal to today's busy parents. Mary Ann Smialek, Ed.D. rings years of experience as a parent and teacher, to the book, as she shares
Cast your Palm Pilots and Franklin Covey personal organizers to the wind blowing out toward left and get some real order in your life with this book, that offers Cubs fans plenty of history, humor, ce
