For half a century, statisticians, pundits, and politicians have warned that a burgeoning population will soon overwhelm the earth's resources. But a growing number of experts are sounding a different alarm. Rather an continuing to increase exponentially, they argue, the global population is headed ..
Shaped like a small notepad and featuring 40 tear-out pages of illustrations, this book is great for coloring anytime, anywhere. Lose yourself with these magical mandala designs that come to life when you add your special splash of color. Let your imagination run free and enjoy some relaxing "me" ti..
Dinosaurs! Cricket! Adventure! Prepositions! So many great things in one fun story.When two friends are playing cricket in their backyard, one hits the ball over the fence into the neighbours' yard. Everyone knows the rules - over is out, and you have to go get the ball back. But these aren't just a..
One of the greatest Pacific war stories never told. On April 4, 1943, ten American prisoners of war and two Filipino convicts executed a daring escape from one of Japan's most notorious prison camps. Called the "greatest story of the war in the Pacific" by the War Department in 1944, the full ac..
A Best Business Book of 2015, Strategy Business ESPN's rise is one of the most remarkable stories about business and sports in our time, and nobody can tell it better than George Bodenheimer. It may be hard to believe, but not long ago, getting sports updates was difficult and frustrating. ..
Discover the inspiring, real-life stories of adventurers and voyagers. Each entry explores how, through courage and determination, these people achieved what seemed to be the impossible - and helped us expand our horizons beyond ordinary expectations. The men and women profiles here come from all f..
With Fallen Founder , Nancy Isenberg plumbs rare and obscure sources to shed new light on everyone's favorite founding villain. The Aaron Burr whom we meet through Isenberg's eye-opening biography is a feminist, an Enlightenment figure on par with Jefferson, a patriot, and - most importantly - a man..
The 50 key modes, garments, and designers, each explained in half a minute! Even if you’ re not a regular follower of Suzy Bubble, Le Happy, or The Sartorialist, you probably have some feeling for fashion. Most people have a vague idea of what’ s in, what’ s out, and what they might consider putting..
Congratulations--you just found out you'll soon be a father! If you're like most first-time dads-to-be, you have a lot of questions about what's ahead for you and your new family. You need an easy-to-use reference that gives you step-by-step instructions as you enter this all-new territory. This use..
Meet the first explorer who went around the world Before he led the first expedition to circumnavigate the Earth, Ferdinand Magellan (1480–1521) was a Portuguese sailor known for his incredible navigation skills. After years of sailing, he was chosen to lead a crew to circle the globe - a trip tha..
Shannon Watts was a stay-at-home mom folding laundry when news of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary flashed across the television screen. In one moment, she went from outraged to engaged and decided to do something about it. What started as a simple Facebook group to connect with other fr..
Money is unlimited. Time is not. Become financially independent as fast as possible. In 2010, 24-year old Grant Sabatier woke up to find he had $2.26 in his bank account. Five years later, he had a net worth of over $1.25 million, and CNBC began calling him "the Millennial Millionaire." By age 30,..
For years Joe Shyllit has struggled, like all dog owners, with sometimes having trouble finding his dog's poo. A dog's poo can hide almost anywhere. If he just couldn't find it, Shyllit would either do a fake pick-up or steel his nerves and walk away -- a crime punishable by deathly dirty looks. Do..
Choose your mode of transport and set off on an adventure that will take you all the way across space. Can you navigate huge roundabouts with space shuttles, or cross bridges guarded aliens? Negotiate pesky road obstructions by solving the math problems correctly. Pick up hidden objects, collect bon..
The New York Times bestselling author of Bitter Brew chronicles the birth and rise to greatness of the American auto industry through the remarkable life of Harley Earl, an eccentric six-foot-five, stuttering visionary who dropped out of college and went on to invent the profession of automobile sty..
On July 20, 1969, the world stood still to watch thirty-eight-year-old American astronaut Neil A. Armstrong become the first person ever to step on the surface of the moon. Upon his return to Earth, Armstrong was honored and celebrated for his monumental achievement. He was also - as James R. Hansen..
Fit Dog covers every part of a dog's life, and includes topics seldom covered in dog books, such as budgeting, three methods of CPR, and party games that join people, guests and dogs in the pursuit of fun. The book addresses problem solving and beginning to advanced tricks that will give a dog a phy..