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Any parent of a teenager who would like pragmatic tips on how to build a positive relationship with their child should read this book. Parents of teens know that in today’s environment, being a good parent is a greater challenge than ever. In 35 Things Your Teen Won’t Tell You So I Will, Ellen...

The Golden Gate Bridge is a marvel of engineering and architecture considered by many to be one of the world’s most beautiful bridges, its picturesque vistas favored by photographers, artists, visitors to San Francisco, and almost everyone else. When naysayers said it couldn’t be built, Joseph...

The Milan Travel Guide 2015 is the most up-to-date, reliable and complete guide to this magical city. Travelers will find everything they need for an unforgettable visit presented in a convenient and easy-to-use format. Includes quick information on planning a visit, navigating the city, experiencing Italian culture and exploring the beauty of Milan.

A fascinating agricultural resource, Kentucky's Historic Farms: 200 Years of Kentucky Agriculture showcases some of the most grand historic farmlands in the country, with roots as far back as two centuries. Written by Thomas Dionysius Clark, this collector’s edition includes photographs, bibliographical references, and an index.

HEARTS OF IRON is the epic true story of a little-known but significant part of the Korean War, told by the brave men of the Flame Platoon, First Tank Battalion, First Marine Division. This book shares the honest, personal accounts of combat, fear, death, and survival of these comrades of the Forgotten...

Surviving Hell is a harrowing account of Lieutenant Colonel William Miner, taken prisoner for 39 months after his unit surrendered to the Japanese on the island of Cebu, Philippines, during World War II. Despite losing every friend in his unit and suffering from torture and deprivation that would...

Papier-mâché tigers, riots on the field, Chinese bandits, tailgating before a trip to the stadium nicknamed “Death Valley”—all these things and more describe the events, places, and people associated with over 100 years of football at Louisiana State University. From its beginnings in 1893...

A printed summary of the twelve destroyers of the Allen M. Sumner class, all completed as light minelayers during 1944. The author served on Thomas E Fraser (DM-24), attached to Mine Division Seven and present at Okinawa and Iwo Jima; her war service is described in some detail. The other eleven vessels...

USS Columbus (CA-74/CG-12/SSN-762); (From the Preface) “Much of the information in these articles was obtained from government reports submitted to the Navy by the captains of the CA-74 and CG-12 as required by Navy Department regulations.”

In Part One of this two part ebook series, I touch on many reasons that we, as individuals, are unable to accomplish our goals or find the level of success that we desire. All too often, we blame those around us or obstacles that stopped us, or whatever excuses we can to give meaning and reason to...

The Early History of Tennessee: From Frontier to Statehood by John Whitfield features detailed accounts of the state’s formation, contributing citizens, land and agriculture, the state’s greater roles in the nation, and much more. A perfect resource for Tennesseans, scholars, students, and history buffs alike.

This book uses Watercolour paintings to illustrate all 157 types of steam locomotives used on State Government Railways around Australia during the years 1855 to 1895 including details of all goods, passenger and shunting locomotives in service. The name of their builder and where they were built, their...

This book starts the reader on a journey through time, with a short history of folding knives, leading to the evolution of the first switchblade. Progressing through time, wonderful photos illustrate the descriptions of switchblades. Throughout the book, highlighted sections showcase specific details...

Two letters of the alphabet are all that are needed to say the name of America’s second-largest city: L.A. Historic Photos of Los Angeles captures the historical essence of this rapidly moving, fast-growing, everchanging Pacific Coast city. Perhaps only New York can rank with Los Angeles in numbers...