Explorer and naturalist Tim Gallagher is obsessed with rare birds. A decade ago, Gallagher was one of the rediscoverers of the legendary ivory-billed woodpecker, which most scientists believed had been extinct for more than half a century--an event that caused an international stir. Now, in "Imperia[...]

In every generation, there is a Chosen One. A slayer destined to protect the human race. She alone must fight the demons of hell. She alone must risk her life to stop the spread of evil. Buffy is the Chosen One. In "Halloween Rain," as if Halloween at the Hellmouth isn't bad enough, a brewing storm [...]

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Suitable for those taking the boards, this title offers an overview for those looking to stay up-to-date on this increasingly important monitoring modality.[...]

"DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Barcelona" will lead you straight to the very best this city has to offer. Whatever information you are looking for, rely on dozens of Top 10 lists -- from the things not to miss at the Top 10 sights to the Top 10 modernist buildings, walks and itineraries, museum[...]

"DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Spain" is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. The fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floor plans, and reconstructions of the must-see sights, along with street-by-street maps of key cities and towns. The uniquely visual "DK Eyewitness[...]

Baghdad, 2003: An elite group of private security contractors is charged with protecting the American who rules IraqIn May 2003 President George W. Bush appointed Paul Bremer as presidential envoy to Iraq. Bremer banned the Ba'ath party and dismantled the Iraqi army, which made him the prime target [...]

Diet and fitness books appear at a dizzying rate - and with a wealth of dubious claims - in a culture facing increasing health problems based on a sedentary lifestyle. Ori Hofmekler's "Maximum Muscle, Minimum Fat "pulls out of the pack by focusing on the biological principles that dictate muscle gai[...]

"Why should I read?" Can your students answer that question? Do they have trouble seeing the importance that reading may have in their lives? Are they lacking motivation, both in academic and recreational reading? Do you think you can effectively teach reading strategies if students don't understand[...]

'It's Never Too Late to Be What You Might Have Been.' Inspired by George Eliot's timeless quote, this is the essential guidebook for readers to get the life they have always wanted.[...]