Here are original stories that straddle the borderline between "fantasy" and "mainstream" fiction, stories both bright and dark in tone (without straying into the realm of horror fiction). Sometimes
The grape pre-dates humans, so it’s hard to know who discovered wine. However, archeological and other discoveries have made it easier to find this out since wine was used to meet spiritual nee
In his newest book, award-winning environmental journalist David Steinman makes sense out of the tangle of issues surrounding climate change. He provides clear, simple steps we can all take to make m
Crosspix puzzles are deceptively simple, very much like sudoku. Through a logical process of elimination and comparison, you use the numbers provided to determine which squares should be filled in. Th
They’re everywhere! In water, food, air, and soil. On the kitchen counter and in the bathroom. On our skin, in our intestines, and even swimming in our mouths! They affect us every second of ou
In Japan, where the written language is highly complex and context-dependent, number puzzles are the people's puzzle of choice. Many of the puzzles in this book are unheard of in the U.S., but are est
Meet “Bob.” Lord of the SubGenius. Scientific Shaman. Big Brother Au-Go-Go. He sits comfortably at the apex of the pyramid of worldly knowledge, twiddling his thumbs. His word, according
Prominent journalist and lecturer Lawrence C. Ross Jr., through hundreds of interviews with college professors, industry insiders, and porn stars themselves, provides an insider's view of the often d
Children can't get enough of Sudoku and here is another 100 great puzzles specially designed for kids who have been captivated by this devilishly simple number placement puzzle.More Sudoku for Kids p
Have you ever wondered what it's like to get bitten by a zombie? To live through a bioweapon attack? To have every aspect of your life governed by invisible ants? In Cory Doctorow's collection of nov
Gambling is more popular than ever, with multi-million dollar poker tournaments on television, gambling themed movies like Rounders gaining in popularity, and casinos opening in just about every stat
These three simple virtues guide us in our relationships and give us strength, comfort, and inspiration. The profoundly beautiful sentiments expressed here will stimulate one's own personal reflectio
WONDERPLAY offers interactive and developmental ideas to enrich the time you spend with your child between birth and the preschool years. Activities are divided into age-appropriate sections and range
Covers acrylies, etching, inlaying, enameling, casting, stamping, blanking, patinating, oxidizing and chain making. Complete with instructions for designing and presenting jewelry concepts as working
With this entertaining pocket guide, anyone can learn to read minds, make coins disappear, levitate objects, and more! Each trick is carefully illustrated and explained, and requires only the simples
More than 200 recipes created especially for people with diabetes and their families. Everyday Cooking for Diabetics promotes a healthful diet similar to the lowfat, high-fiber diet that physicians re
In the spirit of Word Freak and Searching for Bobby Fischer, Gridlock is a chronicle of the quirky subculture of America’s crossword puzzles.Tens of millions of Americans solve crossword puzzles regul
