Phillip: 1250 books

Paula Grey explores how creative thinkers—collaborating or competing and always building on the work of their predecessors—have envisioned new ways to move about in the world. The story of travel is the human story. From the first migrations out of Africa on weary feet to horses, camels, rafts,...

It's Our World, Too is the invaluable companion to the award-winning We Were There, Too!: Young People in U.S. History. The book gives young readers the tools to bring about change. Many young people are seeking out ways to become constructively engaged in their world. This book couldn't be more timely. “Two...

'Thought-provoking, well-written, and offering a range of fresh and sometimes challenging perspectives, Planning and Support should be essential reading for people working in the field of learning disabilities. Highly recommended.' - Involve Magazine The authors outline the skills needed and common issues...

From zero to hero What's cool at Eric Posey's high school? A player's swagger, a baller's style, and game enough to catch every girl. Unfortunately, Eric is seriously uncool-unlike his popular sister, Kenya, who sings like an angel. But forget the choir; Kenya wants the fabulous life-bad boys...

He's handsome, intelligent, romantic and every woman's perfect husband. Too bad he's also three women's perfect husband. Under assumed names, Todd (aka Terry and Michael James) Darling has used his charm to seduce and betray women like Nikki, Jacqueline and Dawn, who all learned too late that their...

Freelance magazine writer Cydney Williams is excited to review a new restaurant that's helping to revitalize her hardscrabble New Jersey hometown, especially when she meets the owner. Restaurateur Desmond Rucker is as delicious and seductive as the rich desserts created in his kitchen, and the instant...

He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth (KJV, Psalms 104:14). God promised mankind that he would provide for them as long as man seeks his face. The simple act of giving thanks for the first fruits of our labor is the...

This book explains what the gold standard is and how it assured long-term price stability. Readers will learn why the standard broke down during World War I and why America stopped using it—and how it has affected our economy ever since. Detailed but uncomplicated language, in both the narrative and sidebars, explain financial concepts in an engaging way.

Networking online is here to stay. It’s one of the quickest ways to connect with others who wish to be found. Just as with every form of communication, online social networking has its own rules and etiquette. This book informs readers on the ways to use networking sites properly and to their advantage, and how to avoid making common mistakes.

Martin Fishman documented life in New York City from the 1960s through the early 2000s. His black and white photography was visual poetry that captured emotion, attitude and luster one impromptu moment at a time. His camera and mind's eye sought out the truth of New York rooted in its inhabitants and...

· In Portland, Oregon, the wives of several prominent businessmen have disappeared without a trace, leaving behind only a black rose and a note with a simple message: “Gone, But Not Forgotten.” · An identical series of disappearances occurred in Hunter’s Point, New York, ten years ago—but...

Defense attorney Doug Weaver believes his client, Jacob Cohen, is innocent—but the forensic evidence proves beyond the shadow of a doubt that the meek, mentally ill homeless man killed and dismembered a woman . . . Hired to defend gangster Art Prochaska against charges that he murdered an...

Reno, the “Biggest Little City in the World,” was a mecca for divorce seeking women in 1949, particularly eastern socialites and Hollywood starlets wanting a quick and easy way to end an unhappy marriage. While establishing the six weeks residency required by the state of Nevada before being granted...

What good will it be for someone to gain the world yet forfeit their soul? This question is explored in the gritty coming-o-age tale Wages of Sin. Joshua Matthews wants desperately to provide a better life for his family. So much so that he makes a long-term decision based on a temporary feeling....