Review"In 1893 Ida Wells, Frederick Douglass, et al. wrote a pamphlet entitled The Reason Why the Colored American Is Not in the World's Columbian Exposition, a text that formed the basis for the subsequent view of African American history. In fact, as Reed so successfully shows, there was considera..
Recounts the professional career of hockey player Bobby Orr, who was signed by the Boston Bruins at age fourteen. Author: Jackson, Robert B Publisher: H. Z. Walck Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0809820803 ISBN-13: 9780809820801..
For centuries quilters have integrated new designs and stitches with cherished heirloom ones. By fiddling tenderly with tradition, quilting has become a unique, evolving art form. Quilters continuously search for fresh ideas and designs, and this creative 512-page illustrated resource delivers just ..
1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die is a highly readable list of the best, the most important, and the most influential pop albums from 1955 through 2003. Carefully selected by a team of international critics, each album is a groundbreaking work seminal to the understanding and appreciation of ..
The ultimate compendium of a half century of the best music, now revised and updated. 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die is a highly readable list of the best, the most important, and the most influential pop albums from 1955 through today. Carefully selected by a team of international critics..
Years ago I saw a news report about the growth of Pentecostalism in Latin America. One fiery pastor had a pamphlet at the back of his church entitled, 'Twenty-five reasons why you are no longer Catholic.' I became upset when I saw this and wanted to produce my own response. Naturally, I wanted this ..
This latest addition to the best-selling 1001 series offers more than ever- the world’s biggest and best playlist, referencing over 10,000 must-download songs. This book offers more than any previous book in the series. While each main entry profiles and illustrates 1,001 primary songs, it places th..
One million pressure cookers are sold annually in North America.In only thirty minutes a pressure cooker can prepare a tasty meal for the whole family.Advances in pressure cooker design have made these small appliances safer and more convenient than ever before. Meals cook 75 percent faster, and the..
More than 40 million people in the U.S. own toaster ovens.Toaster ovens are very versatile and convenient. With their ability to toast, bake, broil, top brown and keep food warm, they do the job of a toaster and a full size oven in one countertop unit. Ideal in any home, these ovens save space and e..
Doty, Robert, Editor; essays by Ashbery, John; Cathcart, Linda L.; Yau, John Author: Freilicher, Jane; Doty, Robert (Edited by), and Ashbery, John, and Cathcart, Lin Publisher: Currier Gallery of Art; Taplinger Publishing Company Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0800843029 ISBN-13: 9780..
Nineteenth-century art expresses visually the awesome flood of energy that created the world we know today. Revolutions start the story -- first the American, then the French, leading to new forms of government and new ways for artists to view society and their own place within it. The Industrial Re..
The fitness expert and author of Fitness for Life and New Body introduces a series of high-intensity workouts for the home or gym and designed to help both men and women burn calories and tone the body. Original. Author: Roberts, Matt Publisher: DK Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 07566..
Tasty and innovative recipes that show just how creative a home cook can be with a simple can of fish.Canned seafood is ready when you are. It's a quick alternative to fast food and it's generally lean, healthful and convenient. A lot of cans are also interchangeable, so you can substitute what you ..
The fresh, robust flavors of Italian grilled sandwiches.A panini is an Italian-inspired pressed sandwich enjoyed throughout Italy and, increasingly, in North American cafés, restaurants and kitchens. Italians regard panini as fast food thanks to its easy preparation, which also accounts for its succ..
The 21ST CENTURY BUSINESS SERIES is an innovative instructional program providing instructors with the greatest flexibility to deliver business content using a modular format. Instructors can create their own business courses by combining several Learner Guides in the Series to form one-semester or ..
A delicious collection of recipes that offers not only good health but great food.Everyone knows that beans, lentils and tofu are good for you, but did you also know that you can enjoy healthy, gourmet food using these ingredients You absolutely can and this tantalizing collection of recipes compil..
Hundreds of short and snappy laugh getters, suitable for speeches, lectures, presentations, and casual conversations, are arranged into convenient, topical subject categories Author: Orben, Robert Publisher: Doubleday Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0385144121 ISBN-13: 9780385144124..
THE POSTHUMOUS MASTERWORK FROM “ONE OF THE GREATEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL MODERN WRITERS” (JAMES WOOD, THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW)Composed in the last years of Roberto Bolaño’s life, 2666 was greeted across Europe and Latin America as his highest achievement, surpassing even his previous work in ..
With these stir-fry recipes there are endless options for making delicious meals.Stir-frying is a simple way to prepare delicious, healthful home-cooked meals for the whole family even on the busiest of days. In addition to the satisfying recipes, there is also a comprehensive ingredient glossary th..
The definitive collection of recipes for soup lovers everywhere.A good soup nourishes the heart as well the stomach, spreading a feeling of satisfaction and contentment. Hot soup is warming on a winter day, while cold soup is just as welcome in the heat of summer.From comforting creamy chicken and r..
This set of four audio CDs features additional recordings designed to supplement Charlton/Hickok's Experience Music! and its basic 2-CD set. Author: Hickok, Robert Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages Binding: audioCD Language: English ISBN-10: 007722681X ISBN-13: 978007722681..
The ultimate recipes for great dishes prepared with a food processor.Millions of home cooks have a food processor, yet many underutilize this versatile appliance. George Geary and Judith Finlayson show busy home cooks how this time-saving appliance can help eliminate lengthy prep times and ensure gr..
75 Years of the Oscar, newly updated, revised, and expanded, is the official history of the Academy Awards written by film critic Robert Osborne in association with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. It begins with a general history of the Academy followed by the author's lively, decad..
For the film industry, the Academy Awards is the most celebrated and most significant night of the year: everyone longs for the recognition of being nominated to win a little golden statuette. For most of us, however, even a walk down the red carpet is just a dream. 80 Years of the Oscar puts reader..
Texts and Monographs in Computer Science series. With 49 figures. Author: Arbib, Michael A.; Kfoury, A.J.; Moll, Robert N. Publisher: Springer-Verlag Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0387905731 ISBN-13: 9780387905730..