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A story bursting with murder, mayhem, and intrigue--the astonishing career of Thomas Byrnes, the 19th Century New York City detective who closed the city's most notorious murders and robberies and...

Donkeys are gaining in popularity across the country. They are used in trail riding, as pets, to guard livestock from coyotes and wild dogs, and as show animals. Donkeys are also used to breed mules,...

Although pony-like in stature (measuring no more than thirty-eight inches at the shoulder), miniature horses nevertheless resemble small, well-proportioned horses with refined features. As pets or...

Campers, hikers, naturalists, sailors, fishermen, hunters, and anyone else who ventures into the outdoors will want to own The Book of Outdoor Knots. This meticulously illustrated handbook describes...

A national bestseller, this collection of more than 10,000 quotes is an invaluable tool for writers, public speakers, coaches, business leaders--anyone who needs to communicate a positive message to...

The Book Of Sailing Knots: How To Tie And Correctly Use Over 50 Essential KnotsAuthor: Peter OwenPublisher: Lyons PressPublication Date: Nov 30, 2018Number of Pages: 144 pagesLanguage:...

Combining statistical analysis, common sense, and a host of intangibles, long-time Celtics writer John Karalis constructs an all-time All-Star Celtics line-up for the ages. Agree with his choices or...

This is the dynamic account of one of the most destructive maritime actions to take place in Connecticut history: the 1814 British attack on the privateers of Pettipaug, known today as the British...

Combining career stats, common sense, and a host of intangibles, veteran sportswriter Roger Gordon imagines an embarrassment of riches and sets the all-time All-Star Cleveland Browns lineup for the...

The New England coast, a small cruising sloop, warm winds--and Anthony Bailey's seductive storytelling powers. An account of a season afloat and an autobiography of half a lifetime spent sailing New...

The most complete modern taxidermy book.Author: Todd TriplettPublisher: Lyons PressPublication Date: Dec 01, 2003Number of Pages: 164 pagesBinding: Hardback or Cased BookISBN-10: 1592281451ISBN-13:...

The indispensable guide to riding off the beaten path. Author: Dan AadlandPublisher: Lyons PressPublication Date: Oct 01, 2004Number of Pages: 294 pagesBinding: Paperback or SoftbackISBN-10:...

If the experts could point to any single book as a starting point for understanding the subject of intelligence from the late twentieth century to today, that single book would be Allen W. Dulles's...

When she first went to sea in April of 1961, the U.S. nuclear submarine Thresher was the most advanced submarine at sea, built specifically to hunt and kill Soviet submarines. On the morning of April...

A New York Times bestseller! A favorite author reveals his experiences rescuing abandoned dogs--and offers solid advice for readers who "find" dogs.Author: Ken FosterPublisher: Lyons PressPublication...

The tales of early ESPN people who gambled their careers while critics carped that "all-sports television will never work" are full of guile, luck, fear, fun, and unbridled optimism. As ESPN's...

A 2014 CASEY Award finalist for the best baseball book of the year, The Fight of Their Lives is the story of baseball's most violent incident-August 22, 1965-when Giants pitcher Juan Marichal...

From historian and columnist in Leatherneck and Armor magazines, this is the exciting, personal account of a Marine fighter squadron in the South Pacific during the critical days of 1943 when the...

Why is a football field sometimes called a gridiron? Who are some of the best left-handed quarterbacks ever? Who was the first Black quarterback to win a Super Bowl? Why do players form a huddle when...

The amazing true story of the deadliest tornado in American history, as told by a survivor.Author: Wallace AkinPublisher: Lyons PressPublication Date: Jun 01, 2004Number of Pages: 173 pagesBinding:...

The gripping account of an extraordinary international narcotics case, as it unfolds on the streets of New York City.Author: Robin MoorePublisher: Lyons PressPublication Date: Sep 01, 2003Number of...

An arresting collection of murder and mayhem from the front pages of history that captured the whole world's attention.Author: Tom McCarthyPublisher: Lyons PressPublication Date: 1-Sep-21Number of...

In this chatty, anecdotal, and often ironic inquiry, Stephen Birmingham investigates the nesting habits, enjoyments, and frustrations of American suburban life in the Seventies. He explores the...

Stephen Birmingham tells the rich and varied history of the Sephardic elite--an insular group of bewilderingly interrelated families, spiced with gossip and the gentle rattling of family skeletons...

The Grandes Damesof America knew just what they wanted and precisely how to get it, and when faced with criticism, malice or jealousy, they would rise above their detractors and usually persevere...

Dramatic and exciting account of how twenty-five determined German U-Boat crewmen tunneled from American POW camp, crossed the unforgiving Arizona desert, and attempted to return battle. It was the...

A thrilling, first-person account of one of the most famous prison escapes of World War II.Jens M?ler was one of only three men who successfully escaped from Stalag Luft III on the night of 24 March...

An edge-of-your-seat collection of the best in adventure writing.Author: Lamar UnderwoodPublisher: Lyons PressPublication Date: Aug 06, 2024Number of Pages: NA pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding:...

In thirty-five chapters, The Greatest Air Aces Stories Ever Told covers many of the leading American and British Commonwealth fighter aces of WW I and II, together with a few bomber crews whose...

Tales of heroism and valor in the skies over the battlefield! In The Greatest Air Combat Stories Ever Told, the editor has pulled together some of the finest writings about dog-fighting and other air...