The story of Sam Bass, both outlaw and romantic figure, has become a familiar part of Texas folklore and is well documented in nonfiction. But in this novel, Bryan Woolley creates a compelling story b
Denis Stone, a naive young poet, is invited to stay at Crome, a country house renowned for its gatherings of 'bright young things'. His hosts, Henry Wimbush and his exotic wife Priscilla, are joined b
As the first elected black mayor of a major U.S. city, Cleveland's Carl B. Stokes embodied the transformation of the civil rights movement from a vehicle of protest to one of black political power. In
When first published in 1903, W. E. B. Du Bois's The Souls of Black Folk struck like a thunderclap, quickly establishing itself as a work that wholly redefined the history of the black experience in
In this 17th-century book of some 100 exemplary b&w plant engravings, Pass (d. 1670) grouped flowers by season. This facsimile includes a preface by a noted botanist, notes on the translation from
This is an account of the slave trade by a slave ship captain, compiled in 1854 from his journals, memoranda, and conversations and complete with b&w historical illustrations. A slave trader for t
A bright, beautiful concept book from Denise FlemingMouse airbrushes the A,buttons the B,carves the C . . .Mouse is hard at work constructing each letter of the alphabet. He dyes the D, erases the E,
In Recollections of My Life as a Woman, Diane di Prima explores the first three decades of her extraordinary life. Born into a conservative Italian American family, di Prima grew up in Brooklyn but b
How to Play the Flute is a new kind of flute tutor. It combines over fifty carefully selected musical pieces with illustrations, diagrams, and text to give students a full, clear explanation of the b
This book is a celebration of50 contemporary artists from around the world who have chosen to create the human form in clay. There is a detailed account of each artist’s work, including b
Presents a pictorial journey through the many worlds of Texas, viewing a cattle ranch, Texas Stadium in Irving, the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston, the Rio Grande in the wilderness and at E
B> This is a wide ranging and engaging account of the conquest of southern Italy and Sicily by the Norman's during the eleventh century and of Robert 'Guiscard', The Cunning, who was a central figur
Make a splash with this appealing bath book edition--which features the same foil-stamped scales that fascinated young children in the original picture book. Sure to be a favorite tub toy, this soft b
Located in central Middlesex County, East Brunswick is a community of more than 40,000 people. Once part of North Brunswick, it broke away and incorporated as a separate entity in 1860. The city has b
What are the characteristics of a great teacher? What qualities of mind and spirit are necessary to help others acquire the knowledge through which they can understand and live a good life? In this b
Although not a new disease, M.E. (also known as 'yuppie flu') is at last being recognised and taken seriously. M.E. is short for Myalgic Encephalomyselitis, a term which relates to the parts of the b
A rainy day gets Bill Collins thinking, "What the Gang needs is a tree house!" So with Poetry's family's old lawn umbrella and some elaborate thatch work, the boys create their own headquarters down b
In a never-before-published memoir/manual, the king of B horror movies who has a penchant for wearing high heels and angora sweaters exposes the ruthless realm of movie-making and introduces the magic
Darwin Among the Machines retraces the steps that led us into the digital wilderness, no less wild for being a universe of our own device. Introducing a cast of known and unknown characters, George B.
Marcel Bénabou is quick to acknowledge that his own difficulty in writing has plenty of company. Words stick and syntax is stubborn, meaning slips and synonyms cluster. A blank page taunts and a
Fire and Ice . . . Jack Faraday, the Marquis of Dansbury, is rich, titled, and handsome as sin. A scandalous rake who's charmed a long string of ladies, he finally meets his match in Miss Lilith B
A collection of daily letters home from a young woman at the Moravian mission in Alaska at the end of the 19th century, describing hardship, everyday life, and the native Yup'ik people. Includes b&
A biography focusing on Jackson as an individual as well as a military strategist and general, by one of the country's leading Civil War historians. Includes b&w photos. Annotation c. by Book News
Although Ida Lupino is best known as a leading actress in many Hollywood B movies, her work as a filmmaker has been neglected by critics, historians, and audiences. In the late 1940s, Lupino turned wr
This collection combines all of the songs from Denver's three best-selling greatest hits albums. 34 songs in all, including: Leaving on a Jet Plane * For Baby (For Bobbie) * Thank God I'm a Country B
Make It Easy, Make It Light offers a tempting array of quick, light dishes for the taste-conscious, time-conscious, and health-conscious cook. The "light" approach to cooking is a sensible return to b
Good Families Don't is Munsch's funniest book yet, about a risque subject that is guaranteed to have children--and adults--rolling in the aisles.When Carmen tries to tell her parents that there is a b
A Book of Colors is your guide to discovering, understanding, and using color. Until now, books of color have catered to the specialist. Here at last is a volume for both novice and professional. B
It has been the aim of the writers to develop a method in which the material is arranged logically from the standpoint of (a) rhythmic development, (b) gradual extension of the range, and (c) developm
Black Music?whether it be jazz, blues, r&b, gospel, or soul?has always expressed, consciously or not, its African "oral" heritage, reflecting the conditions of a minority culture in the midst of a
In 1854, a Cherokee Indian called Yellow Bird (better known as John Rollin Ridge) launched in this book the myth of Joaquin Murieta, based on the California criminal career of a 19th century Mexican b
Since inheriting a pile in Killiney, Ross O'Carroll-Kelly - schools rugby legend, lover of the ladeez and award-winning author - can add a new string to his not inconsiderable (you know what I mean) b
Born into a robber baron's household in medieval Germany, young Otto is caught in the middle of a violent blood feud. Captured in battle and severely tortured, the brave lad nevertheless grows up to b
A Washington Post Best Children's Book of 2021A New York Public Library Best Book of 2021The creators of The Old Truck set sail with an old boat and an evocative, intricately crafted exploration of home and family.Off a small island,an old boat sets sailand a young boyfinds home.Together, boy and boat ride the shifting tides, catching wants and wishes until fate calls for a sea change. Brothers and collaborators Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey’s newest picture book is a masterfully crafted celebration of the natural world and tribute to the families we make and the homes that we nurture.
Archaeology of Populus Monograph in Archaeology of Mediterranean Landscapes Series. Population trends and demographics in general are discussed through a variety of case studies b
The figurative watercolors of Achim Riethmann (b. London, 1979; lives and works in Berlin) are delineated with great precision and exude a powerful aesthetic appeal.
Families, Relationships and Intimate Life, Second Edition is a thorough exploration of the controversies, contradictions and broad patterns that characterize contemporary relationships and families. B
Discover the secrets to applying simple econometric techniques to improve forecastingEquipping analysts, practitioners, and graduate students with a statistical framework to make effective decisions b
Life's Ultimate Questions is unique among introductory philosophy textbooks. By synthesizing three distinct approaches---topical, historical, and worldview/conceptual systems---it affords students a b
This handbook offers a systematic presentation composed of 28 contributions from an international mix of seasoned authorities, younger professionals, academics, practitioners, and representatives of b
