The Inside Story of the Liberation of the Eternal City in World War II
In May 1944, American forces stood on the doorstep of Rome, tantalizingly close to the Eternal City after an eight-month grind up the boot of Italy--yet still so far away. Would German resistance south of the city break at last? Would Allied strategy and politics divert the Americans from the great prize? Would the city fall before D-Day shifted ......
The Rise and Fall of the Civil War's Dangerous Man
In an army all too often marked by caution, Joseph Hooker was a fighter. Aggressive on the battlefield and sometimes brilliant, he led from the front and knew how to sustain the morale of his men, who loved him. At least as bold behind the scenes, the ambitious Hooker was also an intriguer and self-promoter who criticized superiors and angled for ......
Discover the Art of Sashiko-Inspired Weaving Sashiko-ori is a weaving approach that mimics the beauty of sashiko embroidery in handwoven cloth. Most of these patterns are made with a warp and/or weft supplementary structure and have been found in traditions as diverse and far flung as Japan, ancient Peru, and in various locations in the west. ......
Highlighting the finest cold springs in the state, Touring the Springs of Florida features full-color photos and in-depth descriptions for each of the springs and surrounding areas. Detailed maps, GPS coordinates, and thorough driving directions lead you every step of the way. Whether you're tubing, swimming, snorkeling, paddling, hiking, diving, ......
A practical, comprehensive guide to raising sheep holistically for meat, wool, milk, and sustainability The Natural Sheep Handbook is the perfect guide for the sheep-curious, the aspiring shepherd, or the seasoned ovis steward seeking to expand their knowledge regarding the care of sheep--including tending to the flock, sustainable grazing ......
A Guide to Hiking the Highest Point in All 50 States
Hiking High Points of America: A Guide to Hiking the Highest Point in All 50 States? is a practical and aspirational guidebook that will equip readers with the knowledge they need to summit each of the 50 states' highest points. From the spectacular western peaks of Mount Whitney in California, Mount Hood in Oregon, and Mount Rainier in ......
Herbal Medicine and Essential Oils for Your Home Apothecary
Transform the way you care for yourself and your family by learning to blend medicinal herbs and essential oils with skill and confidence. For thousands of years, herbalism has been the people's medicine--trusted in every culture and still relied upon by more than 80 percent of the world's population today. From tinctures and teas to infused ......
The Lawful Kidnapping of America's Disposable Class
An American couple is kidnapped from their home by a Las Vegas court. Two thousand miles away, a journalist investigates the same thing happening to thousands of Michigan residents. Victims of conservatorship abuse, they are stripped of their freedom, rights, identity, possessions, and life savings by a professional guardian, and it's all ......
Groundbreaking discoveries in reproductive biology and regenerative medicine are reshaping our ideas of conception, fertility, and the origins of disease. In Embryo, world-leading developmental biologist Alfonso Martinez Arias traces the embryo's formation over its first fifty days while exploring how new technologies are changing how we view our ......
