Charleston: Yesterday &amp; Today is an eye-popping tribute to one of America s most charming and historic cities. In 192 pages of spectacular imagery and fascinating stories, it celebrates the grace, culture, and tradition of Charleston, a grand and enduring city that embodies the historic American South. Explore the cobblestone streets, antebellum mansions, intricate ironwork ornamentation, and modern-day bustle of the Holy City in a gorgeous pictorial journey. In Charleston: Yesterday &amp; Today, you'll discover the natural beauty and captivating story of Charleston, South Carolina, including: The French Quarter, with its swinging shingles and fleur-de-lis street signs, home of the historic Old Slave Mart, Dock Street Theatre, and America s only French Huguenot Church Fort Sumter and cannon at the Battery, prominent in Charleston Harbor The Citadel, South Carolina s famed military academy Rainbow Row, a block of colonial houses that dazzle in a spectrum of pastel hues; and South Battery Street, a row of elegant and historic mansions Plantation Gardens s Magnolia Plantation, Middleton Place, and Drayton Hall Rare and nostalgic photos chronicle Charleston s history, mixing with lovely modern-day imagery and tales of the people, the architecture, the neighborhoods, and the soul of Charleston. Charleston: Yesterday &amp; Today is an unparalleled presentation of Charleston as you have never seen it before.

Charleston: Yesterday & Today

West Side Publishing

Trouche, Michael

History

Publications, International, Ltd.

Grand Slam Baseball, The Lore and Legend of America's Game, from the popular Armchair Reader series, presents an extensive collection of stories, trivia, anecdotes, quotations, statistics, and obscure facts on the National Pastime. Grand Slam Baseball's 468 pages are packed full of information that will entertain even the most diehard baseball fans. In addition to articles on baseball lore and legend, the book offers many colorful tales on the men who have played Major League Baseball. Check out the Table of Contents. Check out some Sample Articles. Here is a sampling of some topics in the book: Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz once burned his chest by ironing a shirt that he was wearing. Baltimore Orioles outfielder John Lowenstein claimed his hitting streak in 1982 was due to flushing the clubhouse toilet between innings to keep his wrists strong. St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Rip Collins took home broken bats and used them to build a picket fence in front of his house. Babe Zaharias, a gifted female athlete best known for her feats as a golfer, once struck out New York Yankees great Joe DiMaggio in an exhibition. Catcher Moe Berg, who played Major League Baseball for fifteen seasons, was a spy for the United States government during World War II. Grand Slam Baseball, The Lore and Legend of America's Game is certain to provide hours of reading entertainment for even the most discerning baseball fans.

Grand Slam Baseball, The Lore and Legend of America's Game

Humor & Entertainment

The Extraordinary Book of Lists, from the popular Armchair Reader series, is an entertaining, informative, and unusual collection of fascinating facts and intriguing information. The book contains 233 lists, organized by theme, on topics that range from entertainment and pop culture, to science and history, to the human body and folklore. The Extraordinary Book of Lists will amuse, surprise, intrigue, inform, and entertain you for hours and hours. Check out the Table of Contents. Check out some Sample Articles. Here is a sampling of some topics in the book: Foods so dangerous they have been banned by many governments. Hilarious slips of the tongue by loose-lipped politicians. The most dangerous professions in the United States. The world's most unusual beauty pageants. History buffs, trivia experts, facts mavens, and anyone who delights in the quirky and unusual will find true treasure in The Extraordinary Book of Lists.

Armchair Reader The Extraordinary Book of Lists

Puzzles & Games

Ohio State University played its first football game in 1890 and didn't register its first winning season until 1895, but once it got going, it really got going. It had a Big Nine title in 1916 its first perfect season and it's safe to say that by that point Ohio State had begun to forge one of the greatest college football legacies in history. It continues today. Ohio State University Football: Yesterday &amp; Today is the definitive chronicle of this legacy, capturing the drama of a team that has captivated and represented the great football state of Ohio for more than a century. Written by veteran college football writer Mike Beacom for the popular Yesterday &amp; Today series, this full-color, lavishly illustrated 144-page book recreates the full Ohio State experience: Great coaches, like the innovative Paul Brown, whose 1942 national championship team outscored its opponents by 3-to-1, and Woody Hayes, who guided the Buckeyes to five national titles and 13 Big Ten titles. Great players, including Heisman Trophy winners Les Horvath, Eddie George, Troy Smith, and two-time winner Archie Griffin, possibly the greatest Buckeyes player ever. Great (and not-so-great) moments, ranging from Hayes resounding championships and current head coach Jim Tressel s surprising national championship in 2002, to Hayes unraveling with The Punch, thrown at a Clemson player in the 1978 Gator Bowl. This carefully researched history celebrates Buckeyes traditions, Buckeyes achievements, and great Buckeyes like Rex Kern, Jack Tatum, Randy Gradishar, Eddie George, Orlando Pace, and others. For a lively romp through the history of one of college sports greatest programs, look no further than Ohio State University Football: Yesterday &amp; Today.

Ohio State University Football: Yesterday & Today

Sports & Outdoors

Beacom, Mike

Football (American)

Texas Football: Yesterday and Today tells the incredible story of the University of Texas Longhorns, beginning with their 1893 triumph over the self-proclaimed Champions of Texas, the Dallas Foot Ball Club. Through riveting text and dozens of thrilling pictures, the book charges through history all the way up to the Longhorn stars of today. Here s some of what you'll read about in Texas Football: Yesterday and Today: The reinvention of a beaten, broken team in the late 1930s by the legendary Dana X. Bible, who retired as the third-winningest coach in college football history The free-spirited exploits of 1940s-era quarterback Bobby Layne, who was originally recruited as a baseball pitcher but joined the football team too, claiming every passing record in school history The era of coach Darrel Royal, who took the reins as a relative unknown and went on to guide the team to 16 bowl games in 20 years Amazing quarterback Vince Young, who overcame incredible challenges growing up in inner-city Houston before cementing his place in Longhorns history by leading his team to its first national title in 35 years in 2005 In the book s foreword, current Texas coach Mack Brown sets the stage for the stories that follow: It begins with some of the earliest moments of football in the Southwest, and it includes the great moments of the young guys who have played for us in the 21st century. You will meet war heroes and learn little-known facts.

Texas Football: Yesterday and Today (Yesterday & Today)

Little, Bill

With Daily Dose of Knowledge, you can be absolutely sure that you'll learn something new every day. The book includes 365 one-page articles covering everything from cave paintings to chaos theory, making it fun and easy to keep your mind sharp and expand your horizons. The articles are organized into 52 weeks, with each day of the week dedicated to a particular subject area. On Sundays, you'll learn about music; on Mondays, you'll explore science and nature; on Tuesdays, you'll appreciate the world of art; on Wednesdays, you'll delve into an interesting episode from history; on Thursdays, you'll read up on literature; on Fridays, you'll meet fascinating people; and on Saturdays, you'll enjoy a grab-bag of information. A sampling of what you'll learn in Daily Dose of Knowledge: Where Kabuki theater came from Why it's so hard to develop a cure for cancer How a pigeon saved 194 American soldiers in World War I Why Pluto isn t considered a planet anymore Who invented the banjo If you read Daily Dose of Knowledge, you'll get a little smarter each day.

Daily Dose of Knowledge

Dell'Antonio, Andrew

Reference

Daily Dose of Knowledge: History provides a simple and entertaining way to learn something new every day. Enjoy 365 one-page articles -- an article per day for a year -- on fascinating historical figures, places, and anecdotes. On any given day, you might meet a remarkable historical figure, get the back story on a notable invention, learn about the origins of a religious practice, or find out what nations were actually fighting about in a legendary war. If your New Year s resolutions include learning more about history, this is the perfect book for you. And if they don t? Well, it's still perfect. Among the many things you'll learn: Who finally defeated Attila the Hun, and how they did it What milkmaids had to do with the invention of the smallpox vaccine How the people of Pompeii met their horrific end What made Ivan the Terrible so terrible Why the Hundred Years War took so long Who put the D in D-Day With illustrations complementing the informative articles, Daily Dose of Knowledge: History makes it easy to brush up on your history.

Daily Dose of Knowledge: History

Gordon, Daniel

Historical Study & Educational Resources

Chicago: Yesterday &amp; Today is a tribute to one of the most resilient, most distinctive, and most beautiful cities in America. In 192 pages of spectacular imagery and fascinating stories, this book shares unforgettable tales of Chicago s past and present. Explore the Windy City through this gorgeous pictorial journey. Call it the City of the Big Shoulders, the City in a Garden, the Windy City , or the Second City , and discover the irresistible allure and captivating stories of Chicago, Illinois. Learn about: The Chicago Fire of 1871 and the celebrated World s Fair in 1893 The railroads and canal that linked Chicago to the rest of the world Scenic Lake Michigan, the Chicago River, and miles of lakefront parks and beaches The incomparable architecture of Chicago s skyline, including the Sears Tower, John Hancock Building, and Trump Tower The world-class Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, and Museum campus Gangster Al Capone, shady politicians, pork belly futures, and jazz and blues Immigrant neighborhoods, like Little Italy, Chinatown, and the Greek Delta The Chicago hot dog and Chicago deep-dish pizza Famous citizens Barack Obama, Michael Jordan, and Oprah Winfrey Historic Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs; and Chicago s other iconic sports teams, the White Sox, the Bulls, and the Bears Rare and nostalgic photos chronicle Chicago s history, mixing with stunning modern-day imagery and tales of the people, the architecture, the neighborhoods, and the soul of the city. Chicago: Yesterday &amp; Today presents the full majesty of Chicago as you have never seen it.

Yesterday and Today: Chicago (Yesterday & Today)

Lindberg, Richard A.

Travel

The Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Lombard Street. The Transamerica Pyramid, Chinatown, Fisherman s Wharf. San Francisco is one of the world s most beloved and beautiful cities, and it comes alive in gorgeous detail within the pages of San Francisco: Yesterday &amp; Today. From gold to ashes to stature and splendor; from cowboys to hippies to activists, this book celebrates The City in a spectacular pictorial journey. Discover the unmatched beauty and captivating story of San Francisco, California. Learn about: Its primitive beginnings at Yerba Buena The boomtown of saloons and dance halls during the Gold Rush The devastation of the Great Earthquake of 1906 The home and playground of the San Francisco Beat writers in the 1950s Haight-Ashbury, the epicenter of the 1960s and 1970s hippie culture San Francisco s status as the gay and lesbian capital of the world The bustling metropolis of finance and culture Rare and nostalgic photos chronicle San Francisco s history, mixing with stunning modern-day imagery and fascinating stories of the people, the architecture, the streets and neighborhoods, and the soul of San Francisco. San Francisco: Yesterday &amp; Today is an unparalleled presentation of San Francisco as you have never seen it.

Yesterday and Today: San Francisco (Yesterday & Today)

Kingston Pierce, J.

St. Louis: Yesterday &amp; Today celebrates the rich history of St. Louis, Missouri, one of America s most important and interesting cities, in 192 pages of beautiful imagery and fascinating stories This city of blues, brews, and shoes is a city of movement, of stability and strength, in the heartland of America. From ashes to the St. Louis Arch, the Gateway to the West comes alive within the pages of this book. Explore St. Louis in a gorgeous pictorial journey. Discover the riverfront beauty and the history of St. Louis. Learn about: The St. Louis fire of 1849, the St. Louis tornado of 1896, and the 1904 World s Fair (also called the Louisiana Purchase Exposition) The incomparable silhouette of the majestic St. Louis Arch, commemorating the launching point for intrepid explorers Lewis and Clark The story of Charles Lindbergh and the Spirit of St. Louis The riverboats and the mighty Mississippi River that flows through the city Midtown, with such notable areas as Gaslight Square and the Grand White Way The St. Louis Downtown/Riverfront area, host to sporting and celebratory events Historic Busch Brewery, the Anheuser Busch legacy, and Budweiser beer South City and the bustling Soulyards Forest Park and The Highlands The Scott Joplin House Rare and nostalgic photos chronicle St. Louis s history, mixing with stunning modern-day imagery and tales of the people, the architecture, the neighborhoods, and the soul of the city. St. Louis: Yesterday &amp; Today presents the full majesty of St. Louis as you have never seen it.

St. Louis: Yesterday & Today

Betty Burnett, Betty

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