Two high-profile extreme athletes and fitness authorities outline an eight-week program for high-results home workouts, providing photographic coverage of correct techniques for flexibility training a
When the federal government transferred 1700 acres around Deception Pass to Washington State Parks in 1922, Deception Pass State Park was barely an idea. Lacking the funds and staffing to develop the
Documents the rich history of Long Island's centuries-old Sylvester Manor and its ownership by 11 generations of the same family, drawing on years of research and archaeological findings to explore ho
Racket is the noble descendant of Lisp, a programming language renowned for its elegance and power. But while Racket retains the functional goodness of Lisp that makes programming purists drool, it wa
Shape your way in the world and overcome any challenge! Living on your own for the very first time can be exciting yet nerve-wracking--you'll search for roommates, interview for jobs, manage finances,
This book depicts some Southern traditions, a few the peculiar expressions, recipes, and memories of an earlier time, all in a lighthearted glimpse of the South and Southerners. Whether you're from th
Noldo is a Mexican-American boy, who, after building his own scooter fromscraps, is magically transported from 1950’s San Antonio, Texas, into the middle ofof the Battle of the Alamo, where he befrien
Spice Kitchen is an exciting new Indian cookbook with a fresh approach to a much-loved cuisine, filled with simple and authentic recipes with an emphasis on regional dishes and Indian street food. Spi
The study of slavery in the Americas generally assumes a basic racial hierarchy: Africans or those of African descent are usually the slaves, and white people usually the slaveholders. In this unique
A treasure trove of extraordinary images celebrating the elegance and flair of style icon C.Z. Guest—a true tastemaker known for her classic, understated American look who continues to influence fashi
Journey through 30,000 years of human history and explore the wonders of the ancient world. Expert text and special fact boxes provide fascinating historical context, with over 3000 amazing photograph
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a condition characterized by inattention, overactivity, and impulsivity, are most frequently identified and treated in primary school. Po
Habian crecido juntos, pero el en una mansion y ella en la casa del mayordomoJames Rocchi siempre lo habia tenido todo: dinero, atractivo y una sonrisa demasiado seductora, algo que le habia procurado
Dave Bry is sorry. Very sorry. He's sorry to Wendy Metzger for singing the last verse of "Stairway to Heaven" into her ear while slow dancing in junior high school. He's sorry to Judy and Michael Gail
Too often, when struggling to find just the right turn of phrase, exclamation of joy, or witty barb, it's easy to forget that history is positively brimming with rich words deserving of rejuvenation.
It’s baseball season, and Goofy can’t wait to try out for the team. If only he knew how to play baseball! Join in the fun as Goofy’s friends teach him how to bat, run the bases, and catch in this rhym
After accumulating two decades worth of working knowledge in some of football’s most accomplished passing systems, Coach Gonzalez delivers an apparatus that concentrates that knowledge. Teaching and
"When Stars Were in Reach" (WSWIR) is the true story of a group of plucky and determined high school students who dreamt big and put their high school on the map. Tired of the usual boring bake sales
One of the most well-known and provocative ministers in America, who has spent more than 50 years leading San Francisco's Memorial Glide Church towards profound social change, shares the lessons he le
In April of 1861 about 125 men left Avoyelles and Pointe Coupee for the war front in Virginia. They were the Atchafalaya Guard, assigned to the 2nd Louisiana Infantry. Their sacrifice brought them thr
Brought up in a Vietnamese orphanage and rescued from the invading North Vietnamese army, Tuyet has been adopted by a kind and loving family in Canada. But polio has left her with a weak leg, and her
Internationally renowned artist and desinger, Peter Shire, revolutionized the design of household objects, striving to express modernist tenets while examining the practical needs of society. The arti
In less than a decade, Michael Meredith and Hilary Sample have emerged as two of architecture's most daring experimenters. Their New York City-based studio MOS is home to an unusually eclectic band of
This is a book about management education that is about management. I believe that both are deeply troubled, but neither can be changed without changing the other.
Twenty years ago, Kantar set about distilling his bridge wisdom into a trilogy of books for the intermediate player, one each on Bidding, Play and Defense. Each consisted of several hundred short Tip
In this joyous and whimsical holiday novel, Debbie Macomber rings in the season with the return of Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy, delivering laughs, love, and a charming dose of angelic intervention.
If Adrian Mole had grown up to be a grumpy old git who had to cope with failed marriage and a life-sucking job, and worse, whose colleagues actually thought he was a miserable old git, he might be a b
