Running Press: 812 books
Mark Twain's Notebooks
Journals, Letters, Observations, Wit, Wisdom, and Doodles
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2015
The original and insightful collection that combines Mark Twain's journal writings with his rarely seen sketches and doodles. Fascinating and often hilarious, this is a complete record of the thoughts, ideas, and observations of the father of American literature.
A national treasure and a cultural...
James Joyce
The Essential Works in One Sitting
Language: English
Release Date: March 25, 2014
Whether you need to get to know Ulysses in a hurry or are a long-time fan of James Joyce, this pocket-sized tome is the go-to reference, complete with comprehensive plot summaries and character profiles from his timeless works. Accompanied by illustrations throughout, the book also includes specially selected short stories and poems, reprinted in full.
Heirloom Baking with the Brass Sisters
More than 100 Years of Recipes Discovered and Collected by the Queens of Comfort Food?
Language: English
Release Date: September 7, 2011
The Brass Sisters' James Beard Baking/Dessert Award-finalist cookbook contains the sisters' inimitable take on classic recipes for the sweet treats we all loved as kids.
Fond memories of sweet pies, quick breads, and cookies from a grandmother's or mother's kitchen are hard to resist. In Heirloom...
Martini Book
201 Ways to Mix the Perfect American Cocktail
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2007
The Martini Book includes dozens of delicious new recipes and even more useful information on creating flawless versions of our most popular and enduring cocktail.
It's classic, sublime, and America's favorite indulgence? the martini. As the symbol for sophistication and "cool," it...
by George Bernard Shaw
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2014
The Irrational Knot was first published in 1905, having been written in 1880. Within a framework of leisure class preoccupations and frivolities Shaw disdains hereditary status and proclaims the nobility of workers. Marriage, as the knot in question, is exemplified by the union of Marian Lind, a lady...
How to Eat in the Woods
A Complete Guide to Foraging, Trapping, Fishing, and Finding Sustenance in the Wild
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2016
A comprehensive, practical, and reliable guide to finding food in the woods and living off the land, by respected wilderness survivalists.
With text by wilderness survivalists, the information in How to Eat in the Woods is tried, trusted, and true. One of the most complete books written on...
New York Times Story of the Yankees
1903-Present: 390 Articles, Profiles & Essays
Language: English
Release Date: April 4, 2017
There has never been a team like the New York Yankees. No team has won as many World Series titles. No team has hit as many home runs. No team has had as many great superstars playing for them: Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, Mantle, Berra, Ford, Rivera, and Jeter to name a few. No team draws as many fans--and...
Secrets of the Butcher
How to Select, Cut, Prepare, and Cook Every Type of Meat
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2018
This modern manual for the meat lover reveals the best-kept secrets of the world's best breeders and butchers along with the latest culinary and scientific research on how to select, butcher, prepare, and cook every kind of meat including beef, pork, lamb, poultry, and wild game.
In SECRETS...
Call to Order
A Miscellany of Useful Hierarchies, Systems, and Classifications
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2018
A useful and fascinating guide to rankings, classifications, and hierarchies that make up our world -- from the Richter Scale to the classification of wine to the Jedi Order.
Sure to be classified as more informative and useful than Schott's Miscellany, but easily just as much fun, CALL TO...
Tides and the Ocean
Water's Movement Around the World, from Waves to Whirlpools
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2018
Surfers, sailors, and anyone who loves the ocean will enjoy this visual exploration of the world's seas along its shores, including rip tides, swells, waves, and tsunamis.
Tide is the vertical motion of water, something so subtle it is impossible to see with the naked eye. Inspired by his travels...
Underground Worlds
A Guide to Spectacular Subterranean Places
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2018
A visual and anecdotal exploration of the curious worlds hidden beneath our feet, including ancient cities, salt mine cathedrals, underground amusement parks, and more.
From bone-filled catacombs to sculpted salt churches to hand-carved cave complexes large enough to house 20,000 people, Underground...
How Things Work
The Inner Life of Everyday Machines
Language: English
Release Date: October 22, 2019
Million-copy bestselling author of The Elements, Molecules, and Reactions Theodore Gray applies his trademark mix of engaging stories, real-time experiments, and stunning photography to the inner workings of machines, big and small, revealing the extraordinary science, beauty, and rich history of...
by Matt Wilkinson
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2015
Following the success of the IACP-winning Mr. Wilkinson's Vegetables, chef Matt Wilkinson returns with more than 56 seasonal, easy-to-make, delicious recipes for salads and dressings.
Guided by the seasons, award-winning chef Matt Wilkinson has always designed his recipes with vegetables as...
Talk With Your Kids
Conversations About Ethics -- Honesty, Friendship, Sensitivity, Fairness, Dedication, Individuality -- and 103 Other Things That Really Matter
Language: English
Release Date: August 27, 2013
A guide for parents to help their children better understand the world around them by helping them think through the questions they face regarding honesty, friendship, sensitivity, fairness, dedication, individuality and 103 other character-building issues
Many families and almost all schools...