Firefly: 180 books

A fascinating profile of two generals who shaped history. In 1759, after the battle on the Plains of Abraham outside Quebec City, the English general James Wolfe and the French general, Louis-Joseph Montcalm lay mortally wounded, each hit by a sniper's bullet. Neither could know that the...

This is a compilation of one hundred (inoffensive) jokes, some short, some long.Each joke is given a title and is numbered.After the main body of jokes there is a section which explains each one for readers who might not have fully understood.This should be useful for readers who are...

This is a compilation of three hundred limericks, all of which are original. Each one is numbered. After each one a short commentary has been attached to explain features of the limerick – to any allusion in it which is not obvious, or to places mentioned, or to explain pronunciations which might...

Praise for the first edition: With deft prose and engaging anecdotes, Mr. Orenstein takes us skillfully through a vast amount of information....[his] treatment is nothing short of masterly. --Science Books and Films Abounds with excellent color photographs. Recommended for all public and academic...

This is a compilation of one hundred (generally inoffensive) jokes, some short, some long. Each joke is given a title and is numbered.They vary in length - from very short (a couple of lines) to fairly long (thirty lines plus).After the main body of jokes there is a section which explains...

This is a compilation of one hundred (generally inoffensive) jokes, some short, some long. Each joke is given a title and is numbered, and there is a list of the jokes by title and a list by number.They vary in length - from very short (a couple of lines) to fairly long (thirty lines plus).After the...

This is a compilation of one hundred (generally inoffensive) jokes, some short, some long. Each joke is given a title and is numbered, and there is a list of the jokes by title and a list by number.They vary in length - from very short (a couple of lines) to fairly long (thirty lines plus).After the...

This book provides a sneak peak into the diverse and often hidden world of nature's strangest insects. Insects account for more than half of the more than 17,000,000 named species of living things. This fascinating book reveals a rare and close up look at the odd beauty of some of the strangest...

Five hundred riddles presented in three ways - firstly, the riddles without the answers; secondly, the riddles and their answers; and thirdly, the riddles and the answers to them followed by a commentary or explanation of the riddle. SOme of the riddles may be well-known, others are little-known.

"A fun, fast-paced romantic adventure that’s the perfect summer beach read. Sophie and Jimmy will steal your heart as they fight to save the day and each other. If you liked Romancing the Stone or The Jewel of the Nile, you’ll LOVE Rum Runner!" -- Traci Douglass, USA Today Bestselling Author of...

The most interesting and inspiring presidential speeches, from Franklin Roosevelt to Barack Obama. From Franklin Roosevelt to Barack Obama, American presidents have faced unprecedented challenges at home and abroad. From the onset of the Great Depression, through World War II, the Korean War,...

An exquisite portfolio and guide to America's most popular national park. Yellowstone National Park welcomes three million visitors every year. Most are drawn to its eye-popping hydrothermal features, including the world-famous Old Faithful. The region famously sits over a continental "hot...

This is a compilation of one hundred (generally inoffensive) jokes, some short, some long. Each joke is given a title and is numbered. They vary in length - from very short (a couple of lines) to fairly long (thirty lines plus). After the main body of jokes there is a section which explains...

This is a compilation of one hundred (generally inoffensive) jokes, some short, some long. Each joke is given a title and is numbered. They vary in length - from very short (a couple of lines) to fairly long (twenty lines plus). After the main body of jokes there is a section which explains...