Published Books
The American Film Institute Desk Reference
by Melinda Corey, George Ochoa
Published November 1, 2002
…is the most complete one-volume source of everything you need to know about movies and the people behind them. Comprehensive, informative, and visually appealing, it is the perfect companion for anyone interested in movies–whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, a Hollywood insider, or a regular at the local multiplex. The American Film Institute Desk Reference includes…
Baseball Desk Reference
by Lawrence T. Lorimer
Published March 1, 2002
…is the quintessential guide for every baseball connoisseur and a treasure trove of useful information. Written in collaboration with the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, this extremely readable volume includes hundreds of photographs, illustrations, and tables, making this book both fun to browse and easy to use. Section I. The American Pastime is…
Almost History
by Roger Bruns
Published November 1, 2001
Almost History is a fascinating collection of speeches, memos, and other archival material that reveals how our government would have handled historic moments that almost–but didn’t–come to be: Eisenhower’s apology for the failure of D-day; Nixon’s speech on the possible death of Apollo XI astronauts; JFK’s prepared address justifying his bombing of Cuba during the…
The Baseball Timeline
by Burt Solomon,
Published April 4, 2001
With hundreds of illustrations, this comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and compulsively readable record of baseball’s greatest moments and seasonal events is sure to stimulate the memories and fantasies of much of America–and serve as an invaluable reference and argument-settler.
Unlike any other baseball book, The Baseball Timeline is a day-by-day, year-by-year account of what happened…
Where the Birds Are
by Tim Gallagher, Kristi Streiffert, Sheila Buff
Published April 1, 2001
All the information you need to plan exciting and rewarding birding trips. From vast wildernesses to the most cluttered urban sprawl, North America is home to a wide variety of birds. More than 900 species have been spotted on this continent — some breed here, others migrate through regularly, and still others may be seen…
The Stanley Complete Step-by-Step Revised Book of Home Repair and Improvement
by The Stanley Company
Published November 9, 2000
From the most trusted, authoritative, and experienced name in the do-it-yourself field, The Stanley Complete Step-by-Step Revised Book of Home Repair and Improvement is the clearest, most completely illustrated, and most up-to-date reference available. If you plan to do things right, this book is the essential resource.
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20-Minute Vacations
by Judith Sachs
Published October 1, 2000
20-Minute Vacations offers dozens of relaxing, invigorating, and just-plain-fun getaways that can be enjoyed in twenty minutes or less. Whether you prefer being pampered or challenging yourself with a new adventure, the secrets in this handy volume are sure to take you far away from the stress and pressures of daily life and work.
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The 20/30 Fat & Fiber Diet Plan
by Gabe Mirkin, Barry Fox
Published January 1, 2000
…is an amazingly simple and medically sound program that will help you lose weight and keep it off, dramatically improve your overall health, and fortify your body against diseases — with delicious and satisfying foods you can have anytime, anywhere. Medical research proves that there’s only one way to safely and permanently lose weight: eat…
The National Geographic Desk Reference
by National Geographic Society
Published November 15, 1999
Earth science, geography past and present, world cultures, profiles of all 191 countries on our planet—here are all the wonders of our world in one handy reference. Filled with all the subjects you love to read about in National Geographic magazine, The National Geographic Desk Reference will “wow” you with its wealth of enlightening facts.…
The New York Public Library Desk Reference
Published November 20, 2002
With more than 1 million copies sold, The New York Public Library is the ultimate source for the most frequently sought information. Uncompromising in quality, depth, and value, The New York Public Library Desk Reference takes its place beside the dictionary as a standard reference work that no home or office should be without. In…