The American: 42 books
Cook Not Mad: Or, Rational Cookery
Or, Rational Cookery
Language: English
Release Date: October 16, 2012
Within a year of its publication in the United States, The Cook Not Mad was also published in Canada and thus became Canada’s first printed cookbook. Ironically, the only difference between the editions was a single word: “Canadian” was substituted for “American” in the subtitle. In contrast...
by The American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club
Language: English
Release Date: July 5, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: July 5, 2011
The Canine Good Citizen program was created by the American Kennel Club to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. Written by the respected dog experts at the American Kennel Club (the very same organization that designed the test), Citizen Canine will help dog owner easily...
Sleep
What Every Parent Needs to Know
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2013
Sooner or later, most parents face challenges at bedtime. From infants and toddlers to school-aged kids and adolescents, sleep problems can affect everyone in the family. And no matter what a child's difficulty may be—getting to sleep, staying asleep, bed-wetting, fears, or nightmares—it's never...
by Museum of the American Railroad
Language: English
Release Date: March 7, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: March 7, 2016
Establishing its collection as the Age of Steam exhibit at Dallas's Fair Park in 1963, the Museum of the American Railroad would go on to acquire over 45 locomotives and railcars. By 2006, the museum needed to move from its first home to a larger facility to allow more space to exhibit the collection...
Understanding the NICU
What Parents of Preemies and other Hospitalized Newborns Need to Know
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2016
Most parents do not expect to begin life with their new baby in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). They often feel lost and powerless amidst this new world of medical vocabulary, technology, and numerous health care providers.
Understanding the NICU will guide you through your NICU journey,...
by Los Angeles Meetings of the American Chemical Society
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
The object of "Residue Reviews" is to provide concise, critical reviews of timely advances, philosophy, and significant areas of accomplished or needed endeavor in the total field of residues of pesticide and certain other chemicals in foods, feeds, and in transformed food products. During...
by Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2016
Avoid vocabulary mistakes with this fun guide to tricky and troublesome words!
With concise and authoritative usage notes from the editors of the American Heritage® Dictionaries, this guide explains common English-language errors—whether it’s mixing up affect and effect; blatant and flagrant;...
by The American Lung Association
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2010
**Do you rely on smoking to keep your weight in check?
Are you afraid to quit smoking because you're worried about gaining weight?
Have you gained weight after quitting smoking...and gone back to smoking with hopes of losing the weight?**
*If you answered YES to any of these questions,...
Food Folklore
Tales and Truths About What We Eat
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 1999
Separate food facts from fiction with this handy guide from America's nutrition experts. Do carbohydrates cause weight gain? Will taking zinc help you recover faster from a cold? Does extra protein make muscles stronger? As long as people want quick and easy solutions to health concerns, food folklore...
by Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2006
This title in the popular 100 Words series is an informative and entertaining resource that can help anyone be right on the money when looking for words that will make a point, seal the deal, or just keep folks listening. Chosen by the editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries, these words will...
by The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2015
A Concise and Useful Roadmap for Anyone Thinking of Buying a Franchise Business Buying a franchise business is usually a major investment and is not a simple undertaking. Before you invest your life’s savings, make sure you fully understand the risks of franchising and perform due diligence...
The Supermarket Guide
Food Choices for You and Your Family
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 1997
Shop smart with America's foremost nutrition experts. The American Dietetic Association takes you aisle-by-aisle through the supermarket, showing you how to make informed decisions about the food you buy for yourself and your family. Not just a guide to low-fat and fat-free items, this book gives...
Secrets of the Great Golf Course Architects
A Treasury of the World's Greatest Golf Courses by History's Master Designers
Language: English
Release Date: November 17, 2008
The tests a golfer faces on the course are the direct result of the challenges originally faced by the golf course architect, whether they be complicated terrain, forces of nature, budget limitations, demanding developers, or the difficult task of balancing the practical scientific needs of a golf...
Membership Essentials
Recruitment, Retention, Roles, Responsibilities, and Resources
Language: English
Release Date: February 18, 2016
The updated and expanded ASAE guide to membership fundamentals
Membership Essentials is the American Society of Association Executives' flagship guide to all aspects of membership development, recruitment, and retention. One of the five core topics for CAE preparation, membership is a fundamental...