Grade 1-6-Lively writing, colorful photos, and bright borders make this craft book particularly inviting. The author begins with an explanation of the types of paint and rocks best used for these projects, as well as general techniques for transferring designs and painting. Then the real fun begins with step-by-step, well-illustrated directions for decorating small, flat stones with flowers, animals, heart shapes, sports motifs, foods, places, holiday designs, and more. Kranz suggests using the finished items as gifts, which young children, perennially in search of inexpensive presents, will appreciate. The last eight pages are devoted to line art for each of the featured designs. These small pictures can be photocopied and used as guides for painting. By providing hours of creative entertainment at little cost, this offering is sure to be popular with crafty children and their teachers and caregivers.

Let's Rock (Craft)

Children's Books

Cool Springs Press

Arts, Music & Photography

"How To Get In Football Shape: Strength Training" is for the football player who has mastered the fundamentals of his position and wants to learn the proper techniques to improve strength-with an emphasis on building power and endurance. 
The National Football League Coaches Association presents this combination book with DVD to provide the tools to help the players understand the proper techniques to prepare themselves for play. 
From inside an NFL weight room, clearly presented techniques are demonstrated--the same techniques and proper exercise programs used in the NFL. 
This Bert Hill-designed program builds power and endurance in each part of the body. 
"How To Get In Football Shape-Strength Training" provides tested programs that will give the player a competitive edge that will enhance success on the football field.

How to Get in Football Shape: Strength Training

From the expert editors at Cool Springs Press, a series of regional bird books that love the outdoors as much as you do. “Patience is a virtue,” said no backyard bird ever. That’s why, when these busy creatures come flitting into view, you need to have your resources ready at a moment’s notice. Have you spent all this time mistaking the Brown Thrasher for the Wood Thrush? A forgivable error, but with the Field Guide to Backyard Birds of the South, you’ll be distinguishing between streaks and spots in no time. Each book in the series has been conveniently packaged in a field-sized 5”x8” format: large enough to showcase the gorgeous close-up photography within, but small enough to keep dependably at the ready. In this edition, each of the South’s 80 most popular bird species gets its own page, complete with a concise description, preferred habitat, feeding and migration habits, and tips for attracting them to your bird feeders. Illustrated with colorful range maps, vibrant images, and a brilliant tabbed layout that helps you quickly search for birds by color, this portable field book will never again let that elusive Cerulean Warbler out of your watchful skyward gaze. Southern states include Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Look for our other four Field Guide to Backyard Birds titles, covering the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and West regions of the United States.

Field Guide to Backyard Birds of the South (Backyard Birding)

Science & Math

Nature & Ecology

From the expert editors at Cool Springs Press, a series of regional bird books that love the outdoors as much as you do. “Patience is a virtue,” said no backyard bird ever. That’s why, when these busy creatures come flitting into view, you need to have your resources ready at a moment’s notice. Have you spent all this time mistaking temporarily intoxicated Cedar Waxwings for injured ones? A forgivable error, but with the Field Guide to Backyard Birds of the Midwest, you’ll be duly crediting those fermented wild berries in no time. Each book in this series has been conveniently packaged in a field-sized 5”x8” format: large enough to showcase the gorgeous close-up photography within, but small enough to keep dependably at the ready. In this edition, each of the Midwest region’s 80 most popular bird species gets its own page, complete with a concise description, preferred habitat, feeding and migration habits, and tips for attracting them to your bird feeders. Illustrated with colorful range maps, vibrant images, and a brilliant tabbed layout that helps you quickly search for birds by color, this portable field book will never again leave that elusive Pileated Woodpecker unimpressed with your sub-par suet supply. Midwestern states include Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, and Nebraska. Look for our other four Field Guide to Backyard Birds titles, covering the Mid-Atlantic, South, Northeast, and West regions of the United States.

Field Guide to Backyard Birds of the Midwest (Backyard Birding)

From the expert editors at Cool Springs Press, a series of regional bird books that love the outdoors as much as you do. “Patience is a virtue,” said no backyard bird ever. That’s why, when these busy creatures come flitting into view, you need to have your resources ready at a moment’s notice. Have you spent all this time mistaking the Black-crowned Night Heron for the American Bittern? A forgivable error, but with the Field Guide to Backyard Birds of the Northeast, you’ll be distinguishing between juveniles and adults in no time. Each book in this series has been conveniently packaged in a field-sized 5”x8” format: large enough to showcase the gorgeous close-up photography within, but small enough to keep dependably at the ready. In this edition, each of the Northeast region’s 80 most popular bird species gets its own page, complete with a concise description, preferred habitat, feeding and migration habits, and tips for attracting them to your bird feeders. Illustrated with colorful range maps, vibrant images, and a brilliant tabbed layout that helps you quickly search for birds by color, this portable field book will never again let that elusive Scarlet Tanager out of your watchful skyward gaze. Northeastern states include Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Look for our other four Field Guide to Backyard Birds titles, covering the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, South, and West regions of the United States.

Field Guide to Backyard Birds of the Northeast

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Filled with easy-to-follow detailed plans, Build Your Own Backyard Birdhouses and Feedersis a must-have for woodworkers, birding enthusiasts, and hobbyists. Build Your Own Backyard Birdhouses and Feedersfeatures plans in a variety of styles, from very simple to a bit more challenging; full-color, detailed illustrations and step-by-step instructions to guide every step; and a complete materials list that notes everything needed to complete the project. You can always buy a birdhouse or feeder, but making one with your own hands is sure to increase your enjoyment of this fascinating backyard hobby.

How to Build Birdhouses & Feeders

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

"Jay Yelas: A Champion's Journey of Faith, Family, and Fishing," is an autobiography of one of the greatest bass fishing champions of all time. The author, Jay Yelas, is the current titleholder of the 2002 CITGO BASSMASTERS Classic?-the "Super Bowl" and "Granddaddy" of bass fishing tournaments. Jay is also the champion of the prestigious Wal-Mart FLW Tour?.
The book covers Jay Yelas' life from the time he caught his first bass at age six to the time he stepped onto the awards stage at the 2002 CITGO BASSMASTERS Classic?. With fishing tales, humor, and enthusiasm, Jay recounts the good and bad experiences that steered him toward success in fishing and in life. Jay includes a blow-by-blow description of tournament events leading to his incredible year in 2002, with the story culminating in an emotional win of both the Wal-Mart FLW Tour? Angler of the Year award, and the CITGO BASSMASTERS Classic?.
Struggling with the demands of a career and family, Jay was forced to evaluate a life that he describes as "not complete or fulfilling." Through prayer and a commitment to Jesus, Jay and his wife Jill created a "Life Mission" for Jay, giving him clarity and renewed focus that resulted in a magical 2002 season.

Jay Yelas: A Champion's Journey of Faith, Family, and Fishing

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

"I Didn't Know That Almanac California Edition 2007" will appeal to readers of "The Old Farmer's Almanac," but this book is all about California! 
Chapters include: 
Weather Diverse weather from mountain snow to desert heat. 
Travel Full of interesting places to visit in California, great places to eat, quirky hotels, and stories of the past means of travel. 
Business Full of well known, and not so well known, California entrepreneurs. 
Cooking California recipes will delight everyone! 
Sports Stories about some of the greatest California sports figures of all time. 
Culture Interesting anecdotes that only California can provide!

I Didn't Know That Almanac 2007 California

Reference

Almanacs & Yearbooks

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden set in the Tucson Mountains outside Tucson, AZ. Their ecogological exhibits feature native plants and animals together and recreates the natural landscape of the Sonora Desert Region. The beautifully photographed full-color coffee table book takes readers through the history, landscapes and gardens of the Sonora Desert. The natural gardens simulate nature and highlight the more than 1400 plants and grasses found throughout the desert region.

Desert Gardens A Photographic Tour of the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Cool Springs Press, Tennessee Writer's Alliance

A Tennessee Landscape, People and Places: 1996 Anthology from the Tennessee Writers Alliance

Literature & Fiction

Tennessee Writer's Alliance

History & Criticism

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