Liz Claiborne "What a glorious tribute to one of the most iconic women in American fashion. The love, care and respect shown in this book memorialized Liz to the world and a whole new generation of Fashionistas!"—Vera Wang

Tales of the Seven Seas "This is a rare treasure indeed from Davy Jones' mythical locker: an authentic maritime narrative that reads like fiction but is fact. With clear, strong and highly descriptive writing, Powers has painstakingly recreated the exciting life and adventures of a great mariner and master, and the gritty, dangerous, and exciting times he lived in. Old salts and lubbers alike can take pleasure in the vivid descriptions, crisp dialogue, and frightening--and sometimes comical--adventures of his hero, O'Brien. Here is a portrait of a man and his age, for all their flaws and shortcomings. If modern communications, transportation, and maritime technology mean we can no longer recreate in life such iron men in their wooden ships, at least we can enjoy their brief literary resurrection in the pages of books by authors such as Powers."—Marc Songini, author of The Lost Fleet

Bringing Down High Blood Pressure "Dr. Rhoden's book is on an important topic and worthy of readership."—Kenneth H. Cooper, M.D., M.P.H.

National Parks "Having had a role in the beginnings of this important book, it is an honor to celebrate its fourth edition. Al Runte reminds us how dramatically the valuation of national parks has changed in little more than a century. Read it and you will learn why national parks can be considered a distinctively American idea, indeed a contribution of our nation to world civilization."—Professor Emeritus Roderick Frazier Nash, author of Wilderness and the American Mind

Is It True What They Say about Freemasonry? For as long as there have been Freemasons, there has been a calculated effort to disparage and discredit them as well as their practices. But why does this incessant attack exist, and where does it originate from? In this insightful text, masons Arturo de Hoyos and S. Brent Morris explore the origins of the anti-Masonic mind-set and delve into the falsehoods on which critics have based these perennial sentiments. Confronting opponents one at a time, the authors methodically debunk the myths that have surrounded Freemasonry since its establishment, investigating the motives and misconceptions that drive these antagonists to spread deceit about Masonic traditions. With close readings and thorough research, they uncover a history of fallacies that have been handed down through the generations, and ultimately expose anti-Masonic prejudices that reach almost three hundred years into the past. For as long as there have been Freemasons, there has been a calculated effort to disparage and discredit them as well as their practices. But why does this incessant attack exist, and where does it originate from? In this insightful text, masons de Hoyos and Morris explore the origins of the anti-Masonic mindset and delve into the falsehoods on which critics have based these perennial sentiments. Confronting opponents one at a time, the authors methodically debunk the myths that have surrounded Freemasonry since its establishment, investigating the motives and misconceptions that derive antagonists to spread deceit about Masonic traditions.

Moon Loon In the dark, soft night, the haunting call of a single loon echoes over a moonlit lake. All through the day, only one magnificent black and white bird scribes ripples across the surface. Why is he so alone? Moon Loon is an evocative, gentle bedtime story about a girl who is fascinated by this solitary loon. All through the summer, as she enjoys canoeing, swimming, and watching wildlife, she wonders about the lonely bird and what his life is like. Through richly layered colored-pencil illustrations, we follow the girl's musings on the loon from spring through fall.

The Glory Guys From the eighteenth century to the twenty-first, the United States Army Rangers have been the elite group of men with specialized training capable of leading the way during America's most troubled times. Their missions are fraught with danger and awesome responsibility, and only exceptional leadership skills will suffice. In The Glory Guys, Mona D. Sizer brings us stories of the courageous Ranger Officers, whose names became associated forever with the men they commanded. From the French and Indian War to Iraq and Afghanistan, these brave men have led the way in war after war united by comradeship, patriotism, and pride. Read about Robert Rogers, American colonial frontiersman, commander of the infamous Rogers' Rangers, and the creator of the legendary "Rules of Ranging" which are still followed by the U.S. Army Rangers today. Join the "Gray Ghost" John S. Mosby as he takes command of the 43rd Battalion, 1st Virginia Cavalry in 1863. Learn about the Ranger Training School as it exists today, as told by Robert L. Pickett, Lieutenant Colonel U. S. Army (Ret.). Read about Rangers throughout the centuries as they confront their duty: scouting and leading the way onto the field of action, creating havoc behind the lines, and thwarting the enemy's plans--in short, acting in every way possible to keep the enemy from waging war effectively.

Heaven and Earth "For those who want to take a thinking approach to global warming untainted by politics or faith, Heaven and Earth is a worthwhile consideration."—Midwest Book Review

Gardening with Native Plants of the South "This book helps you find beautiful plants that are easy to grow--and actually thrive in our intense summer heat and humidity. If you like gardening books, you'll definitely want to pick this one up."—Sasee Magazine