The inside, lesser-known story of NASA's boldest and riskiest mission: Apollo 8, mankind's first journey to the Moon on Christmas in 1968. A riveting account of three heroic astronauts who took one of
The inside, lesser-known story of NASA's boldest and riskiest mission: Apollo 8, mankind's first journey to the Moon on Christmas in 1968. A riveting account of three heroic astronauts who took one of
The inside, lesser-known story of NASA's boldest and riskiest mission: Apollo 8, mankind's first journey to the Moon on Christmas in 1968. A riveting account of three heroic astronauts who took one of
These ten short stories from the golden age of science fiction feature classic SF writers including H.G. Wells, Ray Bradbury and J.G. Ballard, as well as lesser-known writers from the genre. An antiqu
An entertaining, page-turning overview of Italian-American history and culturePacked full of fascinating stories, quirky facts, and lesser-known tales from Rome to Ellis Island, this giftable book is
Through a maze of style, fashion, features, and insightful quotes, Janelle takes you on a showroom-type excursion, offering concise professional tips and the lesser known stuff she's experienced along
Coward Plays: 9 offers up a fascinating selection of Noël Coward's lesser-known works. Salute to the Brave/Time Remembered (1940) follows Leila Heseldyne after she has fled to America, leaving a war-t
In an era where the President’s every move is judged, Paul Brandus, White House-based journalist and creator of the popular “West Wing Report” on Twitter, exposes the lesser-known pr
Documents the pivotal but lesser-known contributions of four African-American mathematicians who made it possible for the U.S. to launch rockets and astronauts into space, tracing their respective sto
Learn by doing, not just by reading.People of all ages and all walks of life suffer to a greater or lesser extent from low self esteem, even those who appear to radiate confidence. This book will enab
A moving and inspiring nonfiction picture book about Jackie Robinson’s court martial trial—an important lesser-known moment in his lifetime of fighting prejudice with strength and grace
This lively, colourful book contains exactly 199 illustrations of dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures. Children will love seeing favourites such as the Diplodocus and Woolly mammoth, as well as lesser
Documents the pivotal but lesser-known contributions of four African-American mathematicians who made it possible for the U.S. to launch rockets and astronauts into space, tracing their respective sto
When snow comes tumbling down a mountain without warning, it can bury anything and anyone in its path. From well-known avalanches around the world to those that are lesser known, learn about victims w
A wildfire can move up to 14 miles per hour, burning up everything in its path in just minutes. From well-known wildfires around the world to those that are lesser known, learn about victims who got c
Whether it's a flash flood or a flood caused by a hurricane, these natural disasters are deadly. From well-known floods around the world to those that are lesser known, learn about victims who got cau
The shipping business is lesser known but extremely influential element of the global economy. Most people outside the shipping business know about the historic ship owners and their exotic life stori
This volume from Goldsmiths Press examines the career of the cultural studies pioneer Stuart Hall, investigating his influence and revealing lesser-known facets of his work. These essays evaluate the
Coca is a plant with a complex array of mineral nutrients, essential oils, and varied compounds with greater or lesser pharmacological effects – one of which happens to be the alkaloid cocaine, which
Contributes new insights to Nightingale’s relevance for nursing todayThis in-depth analysis of Nightingale's legacy goes beyond established scholarship to examine her lesser known--and arguably even m
While the main emphasis of the Great War was on the Western Front of France and Belgium, the British Army also took part in what was a lesser known conflict, but one of equal intensity and drama. This
The principle of the “lesser evil”—the acceptability of pursuing one exceptional course of action in order to prevent a greater injustice—has long been a cornerstone of Western ethical phi
The second collection of poems by Tanaya Winder.."Ruthless with truth and sonic boomed with radiance, Tanaya Winder is sweet soul medicine."--Richard Van Camp, author of The Lesser Blessed and The Moo
The book is an against-the-grain study of Primo Levi’s lifelong concerns about agency, both personal and political. It moves from fresh readings of his lesser-known short story and novels to a m
Dust in My Pack is a new kind of travel book. The author, an independent traveller with a particular focus on remote, lesser-visited destinations, shares her most poignant experiences. Her stories hav
This book illuminates a lesser-known aspect of the British history of travel in the Enlightenment: that of the Royal Society’s special contribution to the “discovery” of the south of Italy in the age
A richly illustrated book that dives into René Magritte’s photo and film archive, revealing a lesser-known side of the surrealist master. In this richly illustrated book, Xavier Canonne, director of
Today, our oceans contain an abundance of delicious, underutilized, and lesser-known varieties of fish. Frequently, these unfamiliar species are pulled up when commercial fishermen are looking for som
Analysing films by established directors such as Sokurov and Zel'dovich, as well as lesser-known filmmakers like Balabanov and Kalatozishvili, this book explores the particular style of film presentat
Introduce young readers to the basics of Greek mythology, focusing on origin, intriguing anecdotes, lesser known but fascinating information, ties to modern culture, and more!
The Wallace Collection has an internationally-renowned collection of French eighteenth-century art but perhaps lesser known today is their stunning collection of gilt-bronze objects. These bronzes d'a
Directed by anthropologist Alexander Lesser in 1935, the Santa Fe Laboratory of Anthropology sponsored a field school in southwestern Oklahoma that focused on the neighboring Kiowas. During two months
A latest entry in the best-selling companion series to Fox's historical docudrama, Bill O'Reilly's Legends & Lies, shares lesser-known stories about the Civil War and its leading figures to debunk com
This book aims to bridge the gap between general CEO research, which is traditionally focused on positive aspects of leadership, and lesser understood research into CEO misconduct and crime. Gottschal
Best-selling author Jerry Pallotta’s latest counting book is for the youngest readers to devour. Covering familiar North American berries like blueberries and strawberries, as well as lesser-known one
Prefaces are perhaps the most original and intriguing genres of commentary on early modern fiction in English. Surprisingly, the front materials of the 'lesser' fictional texts published between 1650
Whether he is cheering for untamed mountain sheep or braving a high-country storm that would sweep away lesser mortals, John Muir?outdoorsman, scientist, author?is forever passionate, often droll, and
This delightful inspirational quote book contains a collection of over 200 quotes from famous minds to the lesser-known anonymous thinkers that will lift your spirits and make every day a little brigh
The Nevada of lesser-known cities, towns, and outposts deserve their separate chronicles, and here Hulse fills a wide gap. He contributes in a text rich with memories tramping through rural Nevada as
