Rosen Central imprint: 229 books

Mummies—dead bodies elaborately wrapped up—might rank pretty high on the scale of all things disgusting. But readers should be ready for an eye-opening read on some of ancient Egypt’s gross history, such as the dirty details of what really happens to bodies as they’re prepared for mummification,...

Hot dogs may not be as American as apple pie, but they are close. You find them at baseball games and barbecues. They are a fast and tasty meal enjoyed by many. We know that hot dogs are usually made from beef, but that is not all that is in there. Hot dogs and sausages are made from a combination...

With the most all-time wins in men's college basketball, the University of Kentucky Wildcats have shown that they are a force to be reckoned with, since they started playing the game in 1903. This volume shares 110 years of Kentucky basketball history, discussing some of the most awe-inspiring moments,...

This succinct volume breaks down the complex mechanisms behind audio and video streaming and explains them in terms a middle-school-aged audience can understand. This book introduces the concept of streaming and then explains how it works and what its uses are. Along the way, important digital terminology...

Duke Blue Devils basketball tradition is filled with winning statistics. They have advanced to the Final Four 15 times and have won the ACC championship 19 times, among other titles and accolades. This action-packed volume digs deep into the history of Blue Devils basketball, with key information...

Sports are more than just decisions being made on the move. Coaches must determine a strategy that takes into account the strengths and weaknesses of each team based on statistics and matchups. And athletes must constantly evaluate how to be successful based on their knowledge of the opponent in front...

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have won 43 conference championships since the team began playing the sport in 1890. Over the past 120 years, they have amassed several amazing players, coaches, and game-stopping moments. This volume showcases the history of Nebraska football, highlighting some of these awesome moments and people in an action-packed format that leaves readers wanting more.

Long ago, vampires were sometimes used to explain what science could not. Since then, the power of the vampire myth has reached a thrilling realism through the magic of film, television, literature, and popular culture. This book explores the evolution of the vampire, from incubi to Edward Cullen....

When it comes to college football, there are teams and there are Texas teams. The University of Texas in Austin boasts one of the best, most celebrated football teams in the nation. This action-packed volume takes readers (and Longhorn fans) through the history of the team and highlights some fantastic players, coaches, and game moments. Includes exciting sidebars with bonus information.

The very real origins of zombies and the very unreal legends that have developed since are explored in this exciting volume. Among the legends, the earliest New Orleans voodoo priestess and the Night of the Living Dead are brought forth. Readers and zombie enthusiasts alike can explore some of the most exciting legends that the living dead have to offer.

Grappling and submission grappling moves are fundamental in many MMA forms, especially in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Generally, they are focused in the clinch and ground ranges with the goal of defeating an opposing fighter through use of submission holds. In this exciting book, contact sports fans learn...

The process of poultry making its way from the farm to the table is not something regularly investigated by those who enjoy chicken, turkey, and other types of poultry. If investigated, it’s possible poultry would not be quite so popular. It’s been said that if you love hot dogs, you don’t want...

In many parts of the world, people can not only smell the air around them, but also see it and even feel it. Air is so thick with pollutants in certain areas that astronauts in space have seen and photographed it without magnification. Smoke does not simply disappear; it lingers in the atmosphere...

Readers consider e-book technology and services, and how to launch an e-book (choosing a platform, platform-specific formatting, etc.) and marketing their e-book to an audience. This engaging narrative presents e-book success stories of young authors, and investigates the reasons for publishing an...