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In November of 1942 fire consumed a popular Boston nightclub, after it was over the accounting of the dead would reach 492 people. In this carefully researched work, Paul Benzaquin gives a gripping narrative of that night and its aftermath.

The Encyclopedia of Dim-Mak: The Extra Meridians is the second volume completing the authoritative first volume, The Main Meridians, which form an essential reference for any serious practitioner of this storied martial art.

Erle Montaigue's The Encyclopedia of Dim-Mak: The Main Meridians is the quintessential authority on this storied healing and martial art. It is an essential reference book for the library of any serious martial arts practitioner.

In 1919 a trio of adventurers hunt in the rugged Alaska-Yukon wilderness, experiencing triumph and disaster. This classic recounting is a must-read for hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and all who enjoy high drama.

In this gem of a cook book by Fannie Venos and Lillian Prichard, you will find over 160 authentic Greek recipes from a multitude of contributors. These are time-honored cuisines from all corners of Greece: from the Dodecanese Islands, to Athens, to Aegina, to Crete, and all villages and islands in between. Covering all types of dishes from sauces, soups, pastries, and salads to vegetables, fowl, fish, lamb, and beef, you will find here a refle...

From acclaimed interpreter of Tibetan mysticism Lama Anagarika Govinda comes Creative Meditation and Multi-Dimensional Consciousness, a classic guide to Buddhist philosophy, it's a must-have jewel for any spiritual seeker.

In this gem of a cook book by Fannie Venos and Lillian Prichard, you will find over 160 authentic Greek recipes from a multitude of contributors. These are time-honored cuisines from all corners of Greece: from the Dodecanese Islands, to Athens, to Aegina, to Crete, and all villages and islands in between. Covering all types of dishes from sauces, soups, pastries, and salads to vegetables, fowl, fish, lamb, and beef, you will find here a refle...

Learn From Charlotte Mason's Essential Guide for Homeschooling Children When pioneering British educator Charlotte M. Mason (1842-1923) wrote Home Education: Training and Educating Children Under Nine in 1886, the need for such a practical guide for families was paramount. At the time, such holistic homeschooling methods were largely undocumented and parents benefited greatly from the sharing of Mason's knowledge. The book is just as relevant ...

Learn from a Master How to Create the Most Beautiful Rugs 'With inventiveness and a trained scientific mind, this great weaver has designed his way out of the slow, traditional methods . . . Through research and discovery he has broadened the whole range of rug techniques. It is the sharing of these discoveries that makes this book so important . . . . Mr Collingwood writes-and illustrates-with the same grace, with the same brilliant organizat...

Travel with an Intrepid Explorer into the Heart of Tibet My Journey to Lhasa is a riveting account of one woman's determination to achieve her goal in the face of numerous formidable obstacles. Written in 1927 by Alexandra David-Neel, a French-Belgian explorer and spiritualist, the book chronicles her arduous journey to the sequestered city of Lhasa, Tibet's religious and administrative capital. By 1923 David-Neel had already traveled extensiv...

The Story of the Visionary Who Led Ghana to Independence ¿¿¿"No race, no people, no nation can exist freely and be respected at home and abroad without political freedom, " writes Ghanaian prime minister Kwame Nkrumah in his 1957 autobiography. From humble beginnings in a small village, Nkrumah left Africa to be educated abroad, where he met other pan-Africanists who shaped his political understanding. From the time he returned home to the Gol...

Learn from a Master How to Create the Most Beautiful Rugs 'With inventiveness and a trained scientific mind, this great weaver has designed his way out of the slow, traditional methods . . . Through research and discovery he has broadened the whole range of rug techniques. It is the sharing of these discoveries that makes this book so important . . . . Mr Collingwood writes-and illustrates-with the same grace, with the same brilliant organizat...

Learn to Expertly Butcher, Process, Preserve, and Prepare Meat Yourself Frank G. Ashbrook's classic Butchering, Processing and Preservation of Meat remains the gold standard for do-it-yourself meat preparation. Ashbrook's vast knowledge and personal experience as a U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service biologist afforded him an ideal perspective for addressing the meat-related needs of any household. Anyone who prepares meat at home- from farmers to hu...

Use This Seminal Woodland Study in Exploring and Understanding Deciduous Forests In her major work Deciduous Forests of Eastern North America, noted botanist, ecologist, and conservationist Dr. Emily Lucy Braun traces the overarching history of the eastern North American woodlands from antediluvian times to the relatively recent (in geologic terms) arrival of European settlers, when the region underwent rapid and dramatic changes. Braun metho...

Marcus Garvey's solution to centuries of oppression-full separation from whites-was a touchstone for the Black Power Movement, among others. Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey details his thoughts on Blacks in America.

Explore the Science Behind Human Consciousness and Make It Work for You In this extraordinary book, Dr. Valerie Hunt pulls the curtain back on a vast array of human experiences that have lingered just beyond the scope of traditional scientific inquiry. She explores questions that have mystified humans for centuries: Why do we experience déjà vu? Have you ever wondered about a friend or loved one, only to hear from them shortly after? Why do we...

Ecstasy, witchcraft, bewilderment-these ten loving vignettes on scandalous corners of Russian culture, by one of our most seasoned cultural critics, are a tribute to imperishable art even in our catastrophic time." -Caryl Emerson, Professor Emerita of Slavic Languages and Literatures, Princeton University In terms of literature, music, and film, it would be hard to outdo the sheer genius and creativity of Russia. These things constitute the so...

Travel with an Intrepid Explorer into the Heart of Tibet My Journey to Lhasa is a riveting account of one woman's determination to achieve her goal in the face of numerous formidable obstacles. Written in 1927 by Alexandra David-Neel, a French-Belgian explorer and spiritualist, the book chronicles her arduous journey to the sequestered city of Lhasa, Tibet's religious and administrative capital. By 1923 David-Neel had already traveled extensiv...

Explore the Science Behind Human Consciousness and Make It Work for You In this extraordinary book, Dr. Valerie Hunt pulls the curtain back on a vast array of human experiences that have lingered just beyond the scope of traditional scientific inquiry. She explores questions that have mystified humans for centuries: Why do we experience déjà vu? Have you ever wondered about a friend or loved one, only to hear from them shortly after? Why do we...

Become a Master In the Ring! The revised edition of this boxing guidebook, prepared by leading coaches and physical educators, offers a comprehensive resource for trainers, teachers, students, and enthusiasts looking to improve their skills in the sport. During World War II, the U.S. Naval Institute created this regimen after finding the sport of boxing uniquely suited to developing essential qualities such as quick reactions, cool judgment, ...