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The Big 50: New York Rangers is a lively, comprehensive look at the 50 men and moments that made the Rangers the Rangers. Experienced sportswriter Steve Zipay recounts the living history of the team, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. This collection...

Frommer's guides aren't written by committee, or by travel writers who simply pop in briefly to a destination and then consider the job done. Frommer's authors Nicholas Gill and Caroline Lascom have been covering Colombia for over a decade and this book hits all...

Honest and Outspoken Advice from the Unofficial Experts Written by Washington, D.C.'s Renee Sklarew, this is the insider's guide to Washington at its best. With advice that is direct, prescriptive, and detailed, it takes the guesswork out of travel by unambiguously rating and ranking...

This entertaining seek-and-find alphabet book invites you to explore twenty-six must-see places at Biltmore Estate, offering beautiful photographs, clever rhymes and hidden animals on every page.Children will discover everything from colorful gardens and underground tunnels to towering rooftops and lively farm animals. Included are...

Washington Post BestsellerWashington, DC, stands at the epicenter of world espionage. Mapping this history from the halls of government to tranquil suburban neighborhoods reveals scoresof dead drops, covert meeting places, and secret facilities--a constellation ofclandestine sites unknown to even the most avid history buffs....

The first in our new city series of children's titles celebrates everyone's favorite city in the world: Paris. In this mini PARIS COLORING BOOK youngsters will discover the delights of the city of lights. Featuring hand-drawn, graphic illustrations by California-based Min Heo, the PARIS...

Having both and Atlantic and a Mediterranean coastline, Frances diverse habitats support over 570 species of resident and migratory birds. The vast wetlands at Carmargue are one of the top spots in the world to view flamingoes! This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140...

The Pennsylvania Nature Set offers the best in wildlife and plant identification for The Keystone State. The set includes three Pocket Naturalist Guides to Pennsylvania, Trees & Wildflowers, Birds, and Wildlife, and is attractively packaged in an acetate bag. The beautifully illustrated folding guides...

A "remarkable chronicle" of a journey back to this West African nation after years of exile (The New York Times Book Review). Noo Saro-Wiwa was brought up in England, but every summer she was dragged back to visit her father in Nigeria--a country she...

"A captivating guide to finding one's way in the wild."--The Wall Street Journal The culmination of everything Tristan Gooley has written so far: How to take what you learn about the outdoors--and make it second nature Publisher's note: The Nature Instinct was published in...

When yacht designer George Buehler decided he no longer wanted to sit in a cockpit of a sailboat and steer with a stick, he created a line of cruising powerboats that many people could afford and sailors could still love. He called them Troller...

Author: John Wesley PowellPublisher: Simon & BrownPublished: 10/15/2018Pages: 224Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.10lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63dISBN: 9781613829851Audience: Young AdultThis title is not returnable

As any traveler knows, some of the best and most honest conversations take place during car rides. So, when a long-time NPR correspondent wanted to learn more about the real China, he started driving a cab--and discovered a country amid seismic political and economic...

It's like deja vu all over again Just in time for the 2016 Baseball Season Baseball is a sport that naturally lends itself to oddities, rituals, superstitions, and unique happenings. It's a long season and a lot can happen Here's a sampling of what...

As a professional travel writer and editor for the past 40 years, Don George has been paid to explore the world. Through the decades, his articles have been published in magazines, newspapers, and websites around the globe and have won more awards than almost...

Travel down the Bowery with New York City author and researcher Eric Ferrara, as he explores its rich, fascinating, and at times, troubling past.Originally a Lenape trail running the length of Manhattan Island, The Bowery has become one of the most notorious thoroughfares in...

Anchorage is an exceptional city. What was once a town site of tents is now the largest city in the state. It just celebrated its centenary in 2015, but it has seen inhabitants for millennia. It is an economic hub grown from railroads, gold,...

This monumental book about the Philadelphia Flyers not only documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining--and unsparing--fashion, this book sparkles with Flyers highlights and lowlights, from...

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is one of the most storied and decorated football programs in NCAA history--since its inception in 1890, the program has claimed five National Championships, all of which are explored in this essential guide, along with the personalities, events, and facts...

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, National Council for the Social Studies/ Children's Book Council Kids' Pick of the List, American Bookseller's AssociationIn this series of seven books, photojournalist Jan Reynolds documents the distinctive cultures and climates of indigenous peoples.High in the...