Fascinating and wonderfully informative, this American translation of the official Chinese paramedical manual received great praise when we originally published it in 1977. This classic work is now available in our convenient, company Cyclopedia format. Unique in its integration of Western and tradi..
From Gladiator to 300, the true history of the classical world is revealed here and will include everything you need to know including: Why was Julius Caesar assassinated Who were the Spartans Where does democracy come from Despite centuries of history, the ancient world still has a powerful hold..
Timed to coincide with the release of the third and final series of the award-winning Downton Abbey, which has attracted audiences of more than 10 million viewers. This Brief Guidecelebrates the Victorian and Edwardian eras that marked the golden age of the English countryhouse: a time when opulence..
A Brief Guide to the Greek Myths leads the reader through the vibrant stories of ancient Greece, from the origins of the gods through to the homecomings of the Trojan heroes. All the familiar narratives are here, along with some less familiar characters and motifs. In addition to the tales, the book..
A Brief History of France tells the story of the formation of this grand nation through its people, great events, and culture. When we think of France we often evoke images of fine food and wine, the elegant boulevards of Paris, and the chic beaches of St. Tropez, but the largest country in Europe h..
From the Stone Age to the Space Age-an entertaining journey through our own story that asks not just how we got here, but also, where are we going In this thrilling introduction to the big ideas in history combining the latest research in history and archaeology, Aydon tells the story of our specie..
The foundations for the scientific study of the body and modern Western medicine as we know it started with William Harvey's discovery of the circulatory system in the early 17th century. But its roots stretch back as far as ancient Greece, when medicine first departed from the divine and the mystic..
For over a millennium, the Islamic empires were ahead of the West in learning, technology, and medicine, and were militarily far more powerful. It took another three hundred years for the West to catch up and overtake the Middle East. In this fully updated and revised edition, historian Christopher ..
This Thanksgiving, be grateful you can take home the entire PEANUTS gang in the timeless classic A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. Based on the television special celebrating its 35th Anniversary, Charlie Brown and his friends are back in this loveable story as they search to find out what puts the ..
Printed on deluxe recycled parchment paper, this journal celebrating J. R. R. Tolkien's classic tales makes a lovely gift, and is just as nice to keep! With magical two-color illustrations throughout (drawings made by Frodo Baggins's devoted companion, Sam Gamgee, on their travels throughout Middle-..
A real find for Tolkien aficionados, this "rediscovered" journal of Hobbit Sam Gamgee is enhanced by his whimsical, two-color sketches of many familiar denizens of Middle-earth. It provides ample space for recording personal thoughts, reflections on Tolkien's masterpiece, or fantasies of your own cr..
Based on Matt Shirley's popular Instagram account @mattsurelee, this smart and hilarious guide is a collection of tables, lists, and charts for all the visual learners out there striving to be a successful grown-up.We all know the particular pain that comes with having to be an actual adult, whether..
Telling the tautly plotted story of a modern Jack the Ripper's spree in Houston, Lansdale creates a powerful combination of crime, police work, and social commentary--all with an eye for graphic detail. Act of Love, his first novel, is a collector's item for Lansdale's old fans and essential reading..
Drawn from the acclaimed landmark in reference publishing, this incomparable one-volume encyclopedia of the black world is now within reach of every family, student, and educator. It brings the entire Pan-African experience into sharp focus, with entries ranging from "affirmative action" to "zydeco,..
Published to coincide with the national touring art exhibit "Apron Strings: Ties to the Past," Aprons is a nostalgic celebration of those heartwarming symbols of hearth and home and American family life. With 90 full-color photographs of exquisite vintage aprons, plus cultural anecdotes, history, an..
Here is the definitive reference to the battles of the Civil War, written by America's leading military historians and edited by the Pulitzer Prize-winning Civil War expert James M. McPherson. This authoritative volume includes gripping eyewitness accounts plus 200 specially commissioned, full-color..
Barbie™ All Dolled Up is a dazzling celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Barbie™ doll. Fully illustrated and featuring three-dimensional replicas of rare memorabilia, this unprecedented book truly brings Barbie to life in full-color, and fabulous style. With the full support of Mattel, the pub..
With their vivid color metal lithography graphics and sentimental images, vintage sand pails recall the golden days of summer in a most enchanting way. From the earliest Victorian examples, produced when seaside vacations were the new leisure-time pursuit, to futuristic 1960s pails emblazoned with o..
At last, Mary Stoltz's 1962 Newbery Honor-winning book is back. And now, for the first time, the classic story is brought to life with colorful illustrations in a picture book format. Award-winning illustrator Pierre Pratt adds whimsical new art to this charming tale about two little mice assigned t..
Norman Rockwell's son, Tom, has put together the absolute finest collection of his father's bounteous body of work, illustrations that bespeak the golden glow of pre- and post-WWII Americana. Rockwell senior, who said he depicted life "as I would like it to be," chronicled iconic visions of American..
Discover the tricks of the cartooning trade with help from Bruce Blitz, host of the Emmy-nominated PBS program Cartooning with Blitz. Transform the simplest doodles into elaborate illustrations of a policeman, a lion, or even a unique, original comic strip! Author: Blitz, Bruce Publisher: Running Pr..
In this new how-to-draw book, Bruce Blitz is exactly what you'd expect and want a super-cartoonist to be-stronger than a pencil, braver than a marker, and able to erase buildings with a single rub! This new book and DVD focuses on heroes and villains, their gadgets, costumes, vehicles, and more! You..
If cooking healthier meals at home is your new resolution, look no further than Bob's Red Mill's extensive collection of high-quality grains, flours, and other mouth-watering products. The Bob's Red Mill Cookbook will help introduce new whole-grain ingredients into all of your daily meals, without a..
The Dream Share Project, a documentary and career workshop created by Chip Hiden and Alexis Irvin, has inspired thousands of college students across the U.S. In Build Your Dreams, Chip and Alexis transform their program into the ultimate career guide for a generation of “rebels” seeking passionate w..
When this beach bunny caught the eye of Hugh Hefner at an L.A. nightclub, Izabella St. James was looking for a fun break from studying for the bar. As the latest Girlfriend of the Playboy founder, her "break" lasted two years, but life behind the gates of the Playboy Mansion was anything but fun. Su..