In 1971, a small-town high school baseball team from rural Illinois playing with hand-me-down uniforms and peace signs on their hats defied convention and the odds. Led by an English teacher with no c
Introduce your child to new situations through these entertaining and sensitively written stories, which are perfect for reading together. Each story is packed with facts and humour to familiarise you
How history's only five-star admirals triumphed in World War II and made the United States the world's dominant sea power. Only four men in American history have been promoted to the five-star rank of
Krazy Kat, with its eternally beguiling love triangle of kat/dog/mouse, its fantastically inventive language, and its haunting, minimalist desert decor, has consistently been rated the best comic stri
World’s fairs were the most important vehicles for debuting advancements in modern living. These renowned international expositions were showcases for design on a national and global level, and they d
Elisabeth is the shortest girl in 5th grade and often the target of bullies. She proves to herself and to her peers that how tall you are doesn’t define who you are.
"From the New York Times bestselling author, a practical guide to boost your brainpower and recover your edge by balancing your brain chemistry. While gray hair and wrinkles may be unwelcome if inevit
How can some animals change color, when we can't? How can they grow new limbs when one gets broken? How can they hear sounds we can't hear, or predict a storm long before we can? If you want to know t
In the European Alps the importance of forests as protection against ava- lanches and soil erosion is becoming ever clearer with the continuing increase in population and development of tourism. The p
Ten years of research uncover the secret source of growth and profit …Those who center their business on improving people’s lives have a growth rate triple that of competitors and outperform the marke
In 1990, Anthony Zuiker was just another Hollywood wannabe?a balding, overweight guy driving a tram in Las Vegas for eight bucks an hour, telling his friends about the screenplay he was writing, dream
"In this new book, Sandra Lee shows you how to throw a party or informal gathering for friends for any and every occasion - all year round. This perfect party primer will be the ultimate resource and
Every child needs a guardian angel--and the angels in these beautifully illustrated bedtime stories have come to earth to offer children compassion, kindness, and love. Each story is an exciting adven
In the year 2008, there were 8.6 million seniors playing golf. That's a whopping 33% of the 28 million people who played. Even with the growing boomer population, there has yet to be a book directed s
A former MTV music programmer shares a woman's perspective on classic music debates, reveals what can be learned about a person from their musical tastes, shares playlists for a variety of occasions a
Life and cases investigated by a 34-year law enforcement/intelligence officer in the USA and in Latin America. The title of this book was suggested to me many years ago when I saw a license plate fram
Do You Know the Unwritten Rules of the Workplace??As a veteran of Wall Street and Capitol Hill, Shaunti Feldhahn knows that even the most experienced Christian businesswoman can inadvertently sabotage
"NON-FICTION -- Full of colorful characters and the fascinating wheeling and dealings of the pawn shop Rick Harrison owns and runs with his father and his son, UNTITLED is a tie-in to Pawn Stars, one
There's no better way to calm your mind and body than by solving a crossword while enjoying the peace and serenity of a beautiful garden. This volume of 200 New York Times crosswords is perfect for f
The authors, a Cook and a Cardiologist, have discovered a breakthrough new way to cut carbs, control diabetes, and to lose weight easily. For hours-longer sugar control, they have figured out how to s
