Guns of the Civil War celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War (1861-1865) with an elegant and richly detailed history of Colt, Henry, Manhattan, Remington, Sharps, Spencer, and S&W Firearms, as well as guns by many other rivals and contemporaries. This essential overview of the legendary g[...]

Lured back to America by daredevil reporter Nelly Bly to pursue the most notorious woman of the 19th century, Irene Adler uncovers along the way murderous conspiracies, a lost treasure, and the full, shocking secret of her birth.[...]

In the study and appreciation of American history, and in understanding the crucial role played by firearms in that extraordinary saga, one of the most famous gunmakers is Winchester. Their products are so much in demand that they indisputably hold the title of the Blue Chips of gun collecting.And w[...]

Dennis Adler, award-winning author and photographer, and contributing editor to "Guns of the Old West" magazine, has woven together enthralling tales of the guns and gunmen who made the Wild West wild. Beginning with the early western expansion and the California Gold Rush, "Guns of the American Wes[...]

(Vocal Collection). Contents: Verdi: Rittorna vincitor (Aida) * Oh patria mia (Aida) * Tu che le vanita (Don Carlo) * Ernani, involami (Ernani) * Madre, pietosa Vergine (La Forza del Destino) * Pace, pace Mio Dio (La Forza del Destino) * Salce, Salce and Ave Maria (Otello) * Come in quest' ora brun[...]

Among the many challenges that global liberalization has posed for trade unions, the growth of precarious immigrant workforces lacking any collective representation stands out as both a major threat to solidarity and an organizing opportunity. Believing that collective action is critical in the stru[...]

In histories of ancient Jews and Judaism, the Roman Empire looms large. For all the attention to the Jewish Revolt and other conflicts, however, there has been less concern for situating Jews within Roman imperial contexts; just as Jews are frequently dismissed as atypical by scholars of Roman histo[...]

"An engaging, fascinating, and important book." -Spencer Cahill, University of South Florida "An in-depth and often sobering account of the social dynamics of childhood in the 1990s. This important study extends our knowledge of peer culture beyond the walls of classrooms into the day to day dilemma[...]

No celebration of Hanukkah would be complete without recountng the events of more than two thousand years ago that the holiday commemorates. In a simple yet dramatic text and vibrant paintings, the story of the courageous Maccabees and the miracle that took place in the Temple in Jerusalem is retol[...]

(Music Sales America). Buddy Rich's Modern Interpretation of Snare Drum Rudiments contains a systematic course for the beginner, and is a great value to the teacher and professional who wishes to increase his knowledge of rudiments. In addition to the elementary principles of music, there are 83 les[...]