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1215 and All That
Magna Carta and King John
Language: English
Release Date: October 10, 2017
1215 is one of the most famous dates in English history, and with good reason, since it marks the signing of the Magna Carta by King John and the English barons, which altered the entire course of English and world history.
John Lackland was born to King Henry II and Eleanor, Duchess of Aquitane...
Ship Ablaze
The Tragedy of the Steamboat General Slocum
Language: English
Release Date: December 30, 2008
The true story of one of the greatest tragedies in New York history
On June 15, 1904, the steamship General Slocum was heading from Manhattan to Long Island Sound when a fire erupted in one of the storage rooms. Faced with an untrained crew, crumbling life jackets, and inaccessible lifeboats,...
When Television Was Young
The Inside Story with Memories by Legends of the Small Screen
Language: English
Release Date: September 9, 2007
When television was young . . .
Legendary movie producer Darryl Zanuck declared, "People will soon get tired of staring at a plywood box every night.
Before 5:30, there were only test patterns. Howdy Doody was the first show of the day.
CBS agreed to put I Love Lucy on film only if Desi...
Positive Discipline for Childcare Providers
A Practical and Effective Plan for Every Preschool and Daycare Program
Language: English
Release Date: August 25, 2010
Empowering Methods for Effective Childcare
As a professional childcare provider, you want to create an environment that is inviting and nurturing for children as well as encouraging for your adult staff. You want to find ways to form a partnership with parents in their children's development. Simply...
Selling to the C-Suite, Second Edition: What Every Executive Wants You to Know About Successfully Selling to the Top
What Every Executive Wants You to Know About Successfully Selling to the Top
Language: English
Release Date: February 21, 2018
THE CLASSIC GUIDE TO HIGH-LEVEL SELLING.
Updated with new insights from global executives.
How do the best salespeople become trusted advisors to top executives? How do they prepare the right message and get in front of the right influencers and decision-makers? How do they close major...
by Julianne Schultz, Ed
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2011
There seems no end to our hunger for the stories of real people facing impossible odds or dealing with the mundanity of life. Yet not every life story finds or deserves an audience in addition to Facebook.Such is Life presents a dazzling selection of new memoir, personal essay and biography by some...
by Stuart J. Reid, Ed.
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Follow the Trend
The Story of a Life and Observations from Living It
Language: English
Release Date: November 23, 2010
The time spent completing this book was so enjoyable because during those thinking and writing hours, I was able to awaken many, many memories from my childhood and from later years as I grew into the person I have become. There are times when awakened memories elevate our spirits during rough periods,...
The Rebel League
The Short and Unruly Life of the World Hockey Association
Language: English
Release Date: March 18, 2011
The wildest seven years in the history of hockey
The Rebel League celebrates the good, the bad, and the ugly of the fabled WHA. It is filled with hilarious anecdotes, behind the scenes dealing, and simply great hockey. It tells the story of Bobby Hull’s astonishing million-dollar signing,...
by Ed McCarthy, Mary Ewing-Mulligan
Language: English
Release Date: December 8, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: December 8, 2010
An overview on tasting wine and understanding the lingo
This friendly guide cuts through the snobbery sometimes associated with wine and tells you what you need to know in down-to-earch language. With straightforward information on grape varieties and wines they produce, you'll be sipping and...
by Ed McCarthy, Mary Ewing-Mulligan
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2018
Wine enthusiasts: raise a glass!
The global wine market has expanded rapidly in the past few years and is forecasted to increase through 2019. Consumption, new wine styles, online wine purchasing, and a growing younger population of wine enthusiasts are all contributing factors.
In Wine...
by Mary Ewing-Mulligan, Ed McCarthy
Language: English
Release Date: July 3, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 3, 2012
Wine basics in a day? Easy.
Wine can be an intimidating topic, but doesn't have to be—and this handy little guide gives you just what you need to buy and serve wine with confidence.
Buying & Serving Wine In A Day For Dummies covers everything from navigating wine shops, lists,...
God Grant Me The Laughter
A Treasury Of Twelve Step Humor
Language: English
Release Date: June 24, 2011
These hearty cartoons and humorous anecdotes reflect with humor and powerful clarity how our drinking or drug-using days contrast with our lives today.
"The strength of our recovery is in direct proportion to our ability to laugh at ourselves." Laughter heals, particularly the laughter that...
Retirement Rocks
Life’S Rollercoaster
Language: English
Release Date: December 19, 2014
Retirement ROCKS is an insightful case study of the Golden Age that offers both great new opportunities and deep, heartbreaking challenges. Since June 2007, the author and her gringo have embarked in this stage with enthusiasm and zest: they moved to a small retirement home and experimented with activities...