With details about grim and grisly fatalities, this history of California’s arcane deaths encompasses the murders and accidents that at one time shocked the West Coast. The stories of hangings, gun ac
Lavishly illustrated with beautiful, evocative watercolors, this record visits dozens of locations influential to the life of Pulitzer Prize-winning author William Saroyan, best known for his play The
Featuring projects from the 19th and 20th centuries, this woodworking handbook presents family-friendly shop projects from a bygone era. Each project?many of them toys from a simpler time when boys we
Capturing the rollercoaster ride of Fresno State’s unlikely victory in the 2008 NCAA College World Series, this account tells their story through more than 200 color photographs, radio play-by-play ex
The simple and beautiful art of woodcarving is adapted for children of all ages in this introduction to coaxing shapes and figures from solid blocks of wood. Requiring only a few tools and some inspi
Timeless projects appropriate for both boys and girls are presented in this reprint of a classic woodworking guide. Complete plans and instructions, many of which are simple enough for older children
Every step of home building, from pouring the concrete foundation to nailing roof tiles, is addressed in this compact construction guide. Each chapter contains a bevy of helpful tips and guidelines, i
Originally published by Popular Mechanics in 1941, this classic manual is a testament to the ingenuity and dedication of American craftsmen. The collected projects, written by various craftsmen, demon
Surpassing the conventional “cookbook approach” to woodturning, this remarkable collection of eight projects highlights the important roles that passion and state of mind play in woodturn
Featuring more than 25 pen projects and using the latest hardware kits on the market, this helpful how-to book journeys from turning basic ballpoint pens to creating complex fountain pens. Beginning w
A classic treatise on the practice of joiners' work by hand and machine. "A gold mine for woodworkers, architects, and preservationists." -- Old House Journal
Exploring how and why online forums such as Facebook, Twitter, and blogs have gained such popularity—and credibility—with consumers, this practical guide offers proven strategies for orga
Written by two experienced executive recruiters and coaches, this manual’s structured goal-attainment program provides busy professionals with a proven, customizable plan for an accomplished ca
Merit Prize winner, 19th Annual Mature Media Awards, National Media (Book) division.Written for older Americans, their Baby Boomer children, and everyone who cares for an older family member, this pra
Overflowing with field-tested entrepreneurial know-how, this informative guide decodes the intimidating world of promotion while addressing the questions that most often paralyze those new to publici
