"From Square One" is Dean Olsher's captivating and in-depth exploration of the cultural history, psychology, and even metaphysics of crosswords -- their promise of a world without chaos and uncertainty. It is often repeated that more than 50 million Americans do crossword puzzles on a regular basis[...]
Astro-navigation from Square One to Ocean-master begins at the very beginning of this relatively complex subject and progresses logically through all the required "e;astro skills"e;. Each new concept builds on UNDERSTANDING with no "e;learning by rote"e;. A 130-word glossary, 160 di[...]
Prepared by the United States Air Force Academy s Department of History, this atlas is designed to provide an understanding of the strategies of modern warfare through past military decisions--both right and wrong. Beginning with the historic 1631 Battle of Breitenfield, this atlas goes on to cover [...]
Intends to demystify the world of statistics for health care professionals. This title features material in the areas of binary data to deal with relative risk, absolute risk, and the evidence-based criteria of numbers needed to treat. It includes chapters that contain a section on reading and repor[...]
Dirk Vlieks was at the top of his game. At the age of thirty-two he was a top-ranked triathlete with numerous Ironman finishes under his belt. That all changed in an instant one day in June of 2006 when he stepped groggily from his bike in Honu, Hawaii, and collapsed. He had suffered a stroke so dev[...]
Get the first volume of the critically-acclaimed series for just $10! On their way to bury a time capsule, five friends - Grady, Heidi, Natasha, Daniel, and Billy - uncover a metal bunker buried deep in the woods. Inside, they find letters addressed to each of them... from their future selves. Told [...]
All it takes to grow your own organic vegetables, fruits, and herbs is One Magic Square Lolo Houbein has 40 years worth of gardening wisdom to share on how to coax an abundance of organic food from a plot that is just 3 feet square Sustainable, cost-effective, and creative techniques: how to compost[...]
In the Tarawa atoll lies the tiny islet of Betio. In November of 1943, the men of the 2nd Marine Division watched as bombardments destroyed the island's Japanese defenses. But when the Marines landed, the Japanese poured out of their protective bunkers and began one of the most brutal encounters of [...]
With all you need to start crocheting your very own granny squares, this kit includes a step-by-step, 16-page booklet that contains illustrated instructions for crocheting classic granny square, plus 8 more granny square patterns. You'll also get a special project that will help you create a beautif[...]