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Faster, Better, Cheaper: Low-Cost Innovation in the U.S. Space Program (New Series in NASA History)
by Howard E. McCurdy&“This excellent summary of an important part of NASA&’s history is recommended for all readers.&” —Choice In Faster, Better, Cheaper: Low-Cost Innovation in the U.S. Space Program, Howard E. McCurdy examines NASA&’s recent efforts to save money while improving mission frequency and performance. McCurdy details sixteen missions undertaken as the twentieth century drew to a close—including an orbit of the moon, deployment of three space telescopes, four Earth-orbiting satellites, two rendezvous with comets and asteroids, and a test of an ion propulsion engine—which cost less than the sum traditionally spent on a single, conventionally planned planetary mission. He shows how these missions employed smaller spacecraft and cheaper technology to undertake less complex and more specific tasks in outer space. While the technological innovation and space exploration approach that McCurdy describes is still controversial, the historical perspective on its disappointments and triumphs points to ways of developing &“faster, better, and cheaper&” as a management manifesto. &“Readers interested in either the management or economics of complex organizations will find a wealth of material in this well-written exposition. Fans of space travel, like the author himself, will also enjoy the behind-the-scenes look at NASA&’s operation.&” —Enterprise and Society
Hot Glue Hacks and Crafts: 50 Fun and Creative Decor, Fashion, Gift and Holiday Projects to Make with Your Glue Gun
by Angie Holden Carolina MooreFifty amazingly creative things you can do with your glue gun—includes projects kids can help with too!Filled with color photos and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions—plus safety tips and helpful information on equipment and supplies—Hot Glue Hacks and Crafts shows how to create unique and fun projects from a wide variety of stylish glues. Discover:• Imaginative Ideas for Kids• Fun and Artistic Hacks• Seasonal Decorations• Holiday-Themed Crafts• Creative Decor• Cute Party Ideas
Humphrey Slocombe Ice Cream Book
by Jake Godby Sean Vahey Paolo LucchesiIndulge yourself with one of the fifty ice cream recipes in this collection from the popular San Francisco shop.With a hoard of Twitter followers, a heaping helping of controversy, and a rich supply of attitude and humor, Humphry Slocombe is not your average ice cream shop. Yet the ice cream is what matters, and they make it in dozens of glorious, unique, and delightful flavors. This tasty book collects fifty recipes for these idolized and iconoclastic flavors, as well as surprising sundae combinations and popular toppings such as marshmallow and crumbled curry cookie. More than fifty color photographs, dozens of graphics and drawings, and first-person essays and scenes from the shop present a delicious foray into this scoop of San Francisco’s incredible food scene.
The Meaning of Flowers: Myth, Language & Lore
by Ann Field Gretchen ScobleA colorful primer to the symbolism and lore from around the world for over sixty flowers to help you add meaning to any floral gift.Should you send a rose of crimson or of white to the one you love? What gift of flowers best expresses thanks to a dear friend? From ancient days, long before words complicated what we say to one another, flowers have been our messengers, invested with our most cherished feelings.Illustrated with luscious collages by acclaimed artist Ann Field, this enchanting tribute to the power and symbolism of flowers offers a contemporary introduction to an age-old tradition. The text draws on botanical, historical, and mythological sources worldwide, from ancient Rome to Victorian England, from Asia to the Americas, presenting portraits of over sixty blossoms favored for all time. In Persia, for instance, the black medulla of the red tulip was said to represent the lover’s heart, burnt to a coal by love’s passion. To Victorians, lavender signified a broken trust, hollyhocks fertility, and nasturtiums a jest or whimsy.Blending fact, folktale, natural history, and original art, The Meaning of Flowers explores the language and lore of nature’s most intimate and beautiful gifts.
The Baby Bump: 100s of Secrets to Surviving Those 9 Long Months
by Carley Roney Editors of TheBump.comA fun, friendly, fact-filled guide to get you through the many challenges of pregnancy, month by month.Becoming pregnant is hugely exciting, but with so many things to think about, it can also be overwhelming. Ease your worries with The Baby Bump, a comprehensive guide that offers expert and real-mom advice on surviving those all-important nine months. Featuring tips and advice on everything future moms really want to know—including what is safe to eat, how the baby develops week by week, and what to expect in the delivery room—this book is like chatting with a been-there, done-that best friend. The Baby Bump offers a wealth of fun features such as Birth Plan Checklists, a Kick Count Tracker, and a Work Your Wardrobe outfit assembly guide. It’s the must-have resource for any mom-to-be.
Stove by a Whale: Owen Chase and the Essex
by Thomas Farel HeffernanThe &“exciting tale&” of the first documented sinking of a ship by a whale—and the survivor&’s narrative that inspired Moby-Dick (Choice). &“On November 20, 1820, a great whale rammed the Nantucket whaler Essex, two thousand miles west of Ecuador. Owen Chase, her first mate, and twenty-nine other men took to the boats; eight eventually survived. Herman Melville&’s debt to Chase&’s Narrative has been known since Moby-Dick appeared, but little has been known about Chase and the survival of the crew . . .&“Heffernan&’s study belongs on the shelf of every Melville scholar and anyone interested in an exciting tale.&” —Choice&“Moving . . . [Hefferman] has brought together new information about the Essex and her crew, the rescue of her survivors, and subsequent accounts of their ordeal that goes far beyond any single study previously in print.&” —Resources for American Literary Study&“The astonishing list of books, logs, manuscripts, court records, ships&’ registers, and museum records attest to the diligent weeks, months, and even years that have finally resulted in a volume that entrances the reader with yarns of the sea. All the drama is still there, intact.&” —OceanIncludes illustrations.
Finding Peace After a Suicide Loss: Healing Truths for Those Not Yet Healed
by Elaine KennellyA Christian guide to grieving and healing after the suicide of a loved one, written from a personal perspective.In Finding Peace After a Suicide Loss, Elaine Kennelly shares the story of her eighteen-year-old son’s tragic death, opening up about the shattering blow and immediate anguish. Written in a format of then and now, the book courageously tackles the spiritual battles which face every suicide survivor: guilt, shame, rejection, blame, and stigma. The book is also not afraid to ask the question, “Why God? Why?”It took years for Elaine to start moving forward. Even then, her journey was made in baby-steps of love, prayer, forgiveness, obedience, and service. But there is victory to celebrate, as Finding Peace After a Suicide Loss shows the way to joy, real joy in a marriage that stays intact and a family that’s close at hand. Overcoming a suicide loss is possible — let Finding Peace After a Suicide Loss show you how.
David Baker: A Legacy in Music
by Monika HerzigA Living Jazz Legend, musician and composer David Baker has made a distinctive mark on the world of music in his nearly 60-year career—as player (chiefly on trombone and cello), composer, and educator. In this richly illustrated volume, Monika Herzig explores Baker's artistic legacy, from his days as a jazz musician in Indianapolis to his long-term gig as Distinguished Professor and Chairman of the Jazz Studies department at Indiana University. Baker's credits are striking: in the 1960s he was a member of George Russell's "out there" sextet and orchestra; by the 1980s he was in the jazz educator's hall of fame. His compositions have been recorded by performers as diverse as Dexter Gordon and Janos Starker, the Beaux Arts Trio, the Composer's String Quartet and the Czech Philharmonic. Featuring enlightening interviews with Baker and a CD of unreleased recordings and Baker compositions, this book brings a jazz legend into clear view.
Mass Violence in Nazi-Occupied Europe
by David Stahel Alex J. KayThis scholarly anthology explores the violence perpetrated by Nazi Germany, shedding new light on its staggering scale and scope.Mass Violence in Nazi-Occupied Europe argues for a more comprehensive understanding of what constitutes Nazi violence and who was affected by this violence. The works gathered consider sexual violence, food depravation, and forced labor as aspects of Nazi aggression.Contributors focus in particular on the Holocaust, the persecution of the Sinti and Roma, the eradication of “useless eaters” (psychiatric patients and Soviet prisoners of war), and the crimes of the Wehrmacht. The collection concludes with a consideration of memorialization and a comparison of Soviet and Nazi mass crimes.
The Boy Who Loved Batman: A Memoir
by Michael E. UslanThe Batman movie producer reveals how his childhood love of comic books became a lifelong passion and dream job in this illustrated memoir.Is any superhero cooler than Batman? He’s a crime-fighting vigilante with a tragic past, a lawless attitude, and a seemingly endless supply of high-tech gadgetry. In this fully illustrated memoir, author Michael Uslan recalls his journey from early childhood fandom through to the decades he spent on a caped crusade of his own: to bring Batman to the silver screen as the dark, serious character he was at heart. Uslan’s story traces his path from the wilds of New Jersey to the limelight of Hollywood, following his work as Executive Producer on every Batman film from Tim Burton’s 1989 re-envisioning to 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises. Through it all, he helped to create one of the most successful pop culture franchises of all time.“Don’t miss this spellbinding tale of one man who saw what Batman was—and realized what he could become.” —Stan Lee
Beat Osteoporosis with Exercise: A Low-Impact Program for Building Strength, Increasing Bone Density and Improving Posture
by Dr. Karl KnopfPrevent bone loss and decrease the risk of injury with this full-illustrated workout guide from the bestselling health and fitness author.As you get older, osteoporosis is a big concern. Luckily, there are things you can do to keep it from adversely affecting your life. Featuring more than 100 step-by-step exercises divided into detailed fitness plans, Beat Osteoporosis with Exercise guarantees that, regardless of your current fitness level, you can radically improve all aspects of your health, including:Preventing bone lossIncreasing mobilityAvoiding fracturesBuilding strengthLowering risk of injuryImproving balanceFixing postureAs these exercises become a regular habit, you’ll have an improved and sustainable quality of life while engaging in your favorite physical activities, such as golf, hiking, fishing, tennis or even salsa dancing. This book’s safe, age-appropriate, customizable approach to exercise offers stability to your bones while lowering risk of injury.
The Political Economy of Slavery: Studies in the Economy and Society of the Slave South
by Eugene D. GenoveseThis classic study of antebellum Southern society demonstrates how slavery was the bedrock of the region’s social order and cultural identity.In The Political Economy of Slavery, Eugene Genovese argues that slavery gave the South a distinct class structure, political community, economy, ideology, and a set of psychological patterns. As a result, the South grew away from the rest of the nation and became increasingly unstable during the nineteenth century. The difficulties it faced—economic, political, moral, and ideological—constituted a fundamental antagonism between modern and premodern worlds.Southern slavery was the foundation on which rose a powerful social class which, in turn, dominated Southern society. While they constituted only a tiny portion of the white population, they were powerful enough to largely succeed at building a new—or rather rebuilding an old—civilization.
Becoming Asian American: Second-Generation Chinese and Korean American Identities
by Nazli KibriaBased on interviews with second-generation Chinese- and Korean-Americans, “this book is filled with a number of illuminating empirical findings” (American Journal of Sociology).In Becoming Asian American, Nazli Kibria draws upon extensive interviews she conducted with second-generation Chinese and Korean Americans in Boston and Los Angeles who came of age during the 1980s and 1990s to explore the dynamics of race, identity, and adaptation within these communities. Moving beyond the frameworks created to study other racial minorities and ethnic whites, she examines the various strategies used by members of this group to define themselves as both Asian and American.In her discussions on such topics as childhood, interaction with non-Asian Americans, college, work, and the problems of intermarriage and child-raising, Kibria finds wide discrepancies between the experiences of Asian Americans and those described in studies of other ethnic groups. While these differences help to explain the unusually successful degree of social integration and acceptance into mainstream American society enjoyed by this “model minority,” it is an achievement that Kibria’s interviewees admit they can never take for granted. Instead, they report that maintaining this acceptance requires constant effort on their part. Kibria suggests further developments may resolve this situation—especially the emergence of a new kind of pan–Asian American identity that would complement the Chinese or Korean American identity rather than replace it.
Mom & Me Knits: 20 Pretty Projects for Mothers and Daughters
by Stefanie JapelMother-and-daughter designs that aren’t too matchy-matchy: “A clever concept . . . the cute factor is off the charts.” —Publishers WeeklyMom & Me Knits offers everything a knitter needs to stitch up fashionable coordinated pieces for herself and her little one. Stefanie Japel, celebrated knit designer and mother of two little girls, has created smart, sophisticated pieces for mothers and more whimsical, youthful interpretations for daughters. From an elegant Lace Cardigan and a casual Halter Top to a cozy Shawlette and a fun Surfer Tee, this book has something for everyone, and the patterns can be adapted for a wide range of baby, child, and adult sizes. With a glossary of important techniques and terms, step-by-step instructions, and gorgeous color photographs, Mom & Me Knits makes it a cinch to whip up sweet and stylish knitted apparel for mothers and their little girls.“Flattering, appealing garments for adults and adorable, age-appropriate garments for children.” —Library Journal“The garments . . . are very clever in their use of hand-knit details.” —Teva Durham, author of Loop-d-Loop
Before the Refrigerator: How We Used to Get Ice (How Things Worked)
by Jonathan ReesA historical study of how increased access to ice—decades before refrigeration—transformed American life. During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Americans depended upon ice to stay cool and to keep their perishable foods fresh. Jonathan Rees tells the fascinating story of how people got ice before mechanical refrigeration came to the household. Drawing on newspapers, trade journals, and household advice books, Before the Refrigerator explains how Americans built a complex system to harvest, store, and transport ice to everyone who wanted it, even the very poor. Rees traces the evolution of the natural ice industry from its mechanization in the 1880s through its gradual collapse, which started after World War I. Meatpackers began experimenting with ice refrigeration to ship their products as early as the 1860s. Starting around 1890, large, bulky ice machines the size of small houses appeared on the scene, becoming an important source for the American ice supply. As ice machines shrunk, more people had access to better ice for a wide variety of purposes. By the early twentieth century, Rees writes, ice had become an essential tool for preserving perishable foods of all kinds, transforming what most people ate and drank every day. Reviewing all the inventions that made the ice industry possible and the way they worked together to prevent ice from melting, Rees demonstrates how technological systems can operate without a central controlling force. Before the Refrigerator is ideal for history of technology classes, food studies classes, or anyone interested in what daily life in the United States was like between 1880 and 1930.&“An in-depth portrayal of a once-indispensable, life-changing technology, the former existence of which is as unknown to most of us as that of the telegraph or canal is to today&’s undergraduates. . . . Rees synthesizes considerable archival research and presents interpretations of importance to scholars. . . . Before the Refrigerator is as refreshing as ice water on a hot summer day.&” —Journal of American History&“This fact-filled book explains how ice became an American necessity by the early twentieth century. Students in business history and history of technology courses will be fascinated to learn how macrobreweries made lager into America&’s favorite beer, how cocktails became commonplace, and how burly men used to lug giant blocks of ice into American kitchens.&” —Shane Hamilton, author of Trucking Country: The Road to America&’s Wal-Mart Economy
The Father of Glacier National Park: Discoveries and Explorations in His Own Words
by George Bird GrinellThe story of this glorious Montana landmark, told through the journals and letters of the man who fought to conserve it—maps and photos included. With his small group of explorers, George Bird Grinnell discovered and named forty geological features east of the Continental Divide and west of the Blackfeet Reservation. He also happened to be a prolific writer and record-keeper who diligently made time in camp for meticulous journal entries. As a result, he wrote a series of articles about his trips from 1885 to 1898 for publication in Forest and Stream. In 1891, he began advocating to protect the area as a national park—and led that charge for nearly two decades until successful. His discoveries, publications, and leadership led to the creation of Glacier National Park. In this book, his cousin Hugh Grinnell compiles first-person narratives from unpublished journal entries, personal correspondence, and dozens of articles to tell the early story of Glacier.
I'd Rather Be Reading: A Library of Art for Book Lovers
by Guinevere de la MareA compendium of delightful essays, poems, photos, quotations, and illustrations for book lovers.For anyone who’d rather be reading than doing just about anything else, this ebook is the ultimate must-have. In this visual ode to all things bookish, readers will get lost in page after page of beautiful contemporary art, photography, and illustrations depicting the pleasures of books. Artwork from the likes of Jane Mount, Lisa Congdon, Julia Rothman, and Sophie Blackall is interwoven with text from essayist Maura Kelly, bestselling author Gretchen Rubin, and award-winning author and independent bookstore owner Ann Patchett. Rounded out with poems, quotations, and aphorisms celebrating the joys of reading, this lovingly curated compendium is a love letter to all things literary, and the perfect thing for bookworms everywhere.
Wood Pallet Wonders: DIY Projects for Home, Garden, Holidays and More
by Becky LambUse reclaimed wood to create unique home furniture, gifts, seasonal décor and more—with projects for spring, summer, fall, and winter.Often available for free, wood pallets are ideal for crafters who want to create beautiful and useful items that also reduce waste. Packed with color photos and easy to follow instructions, Wood Pallet Wonders shows you how to build, paint, stencil and finish unique seasonal and holiday projects like:• Rustic birdhouse• Cute garden stool• Sunny planter box• Cozy harvest table• Fishing rod holder• Decorative sled, and much more!Also includes essential tips for beginners
Guru in Your Golf Swing: A Golf Pro, a Monk and the Magical Kingdom of Bhutan
by Ed HanczarykA PGA pro&’s trip to teach golf in Bhutan becomes a journey of self-discovery on which he learns an ancient meditation practice.PGA of Canada pro Ed Hanczaryk blends golf and the art of meditation in this travelogue based on his true story of a five-month golf-teaching assignment in the hidden Kingdom of Bhutan. One day he taught a monk how to improve his game, and the next day, the monk taught him to tame his unruly mind . . .A personal story of &“zen and the art of the golf swing&” for readers of Joseph Parent&’s Zen Golf.
Go the F**k to Sleep: Go The Fuck To Sleep, You Have To Fucking Eat And Fuck, Now There Are Two Of You
by Adam MansbachThe #1 New York Times Bestseller: &“A hilarious take on that age-old problem: getting the beloved child to go to sleep&” (NPR).&“Hell no, you can&’t go to the bathroom. You know where you can go? The f**k to sleep.&”Go the Fuck to Sleep is a book for parents who live in the real world, where a few snoozing kitties and cutesy rhymes don&’t always send a toddler sailing blissfully off to dreamland. Profane, affectionate, and radically honest, it captures the familiar—and unspoken—tribulations of putting your little angel down for the night. Read by a host of celebrities, from Samuel L. Jackson to Jennifer Garner, this subversively funny bestselling storybook will not actually put your kids to sleep, but it will leave you laughing so hard you won&’t care.
Savory Pies: Delicious Recipes for Seasoned Meats, Vegetables and Cheeses Baked in Perfectly Flaky Pie Crusts
by Greg HenryThe acclaimed food blogger proves that you don’t have to wait for dessert to eat pie in this collection of savory pie recipes from across the globe.Rustic or elegant, pies draw people to the table. Savory Pies is a diverse collection, packed with flavors from around the world. From comforting classics and innovative pastries to delectable hand pies and eye-popping creations this book presents a treasure-trove of gourmet recipes. Featuring stunning full-color photos, complete step-by-step directions, and techniques for the perfect crust every time, Savory Pies shows that making mouthwatering meals sure to please any palate is as easy as pie. Just start with your favorite foods, add zesty spices, bake inside a buttery, flaky crust, and enjoy!Recipes include:• Tomato Caprese Tart• Braised Short Rib Shepherd’s Pie• Chicken Pot Pie• Asiago Mac ‘n’ Cheese Pie• Duck Confit Taquito Pies• Jerk-Spiced Caribbean Meat Patties• Bite-Size Beef Wellingtons• Chickpea Samosas with Spicy Mint Sauce• Sweet Potato Tarte Tatin• Crawfish & Corn Turnovers• Chicken & Pistachio Phyllo Triangles• Garlic and Rosemary Pizzettes• Sausage and Red Pepper Polenta Cobbler• Panang Vegetable Curry Pot Pies
Between Crown & Commerce: Marseille and the Early Modern Mediterranean (The Johns Hopkins University Studies in Historical and Political Science #129)
by Junko TakedaThis “carefully argued and well-written study” examines French royal statecraft in the globalizing economy of the early modern Mediterranean (Choice).This is the story of how the French Crown and local institutions accommodated one another as they sought to forge acceptable political and commercial relationships. Junko Thérèse Takeda tells this tale through the particular experience of Marseille, a port the monarchy saw as key to commercial expansion in the Mediterranean.At first, Marseille’s commercial and political elites were strongly opposed to the Crown’s encroaching influence. Rather than dismiss their concerns, the monarchy cleverly co-opted their civic traditions, practices, and institutions to convince the city’s elite of their important role in Levantine commerce. Chief among such traditions were local ideas of citizenship and civic virtue. As the city’s stature throughout the Mediterranean grew, however, so too did the dangers of commercial expansion as exemplified by the arrival of the bubonic plague. During the crisis, Marseille’s citizens reevaluated merchant virtue, while the French monarchy found opportunities to extend its power.Between Crown and Commerce deftly combines a political and intellectual history of state-building, mercantilism, and republicanism with a cultural history of medical crisis. In doing so, the book highlights the conjoined history of broad transnational processes and local political change.
City Walks: 50 Adventures on Foot (City Walks)
by Christina Henry de TessanSkip the tour bus and experience the nation’s capital on foot with this guide to walkable Washington! City Walks: Washington, D.C. provides an insider’s view of the United States’ capital city, from historical landmarks to hot spots. Each page in this ebook outlines a self-guided walking adventure, complete with detailed map and local secrets. Pick any page and start exploring—and discover the best places to eat, drink, stop, shop, rest, walk, and play.
Zombies Hate Stuff
by Greg Stones“You may not have been aware of it, but zombies actually have some pretty strong opinions about things. . . . hilarious.” —WiredZombies hate clowns. They also hate hippies, not to mention zip lines, penguins, moon penguins, nudists, weddings, sharing, and kittens. They really hate unicorns, strangely don’t mind Canadians, and love YOU. Greg Stones’s ghoulishly colorful paintings reveal funny and unexpected scenes of zombie disgruntlement, cataloging the stuff that really riles up the walking dead (astronauts, rain, bagpipes, re-gifting, and more) with wit, humor, and, of course, brains. Zombies Hate Stuff offers an irresistible perspective on the zombie apocalypse and the pop culture phenomenon that will not die. “Stones’s panels have a cool way of collectively turning a grin into a chuckle (and perhaps, dare it be said, into a hearty guffaw). . . . When it comes to creating humor, Stones uses all the tricks of the trade.” —Publishers Weekly
Classic Snacks Made from Scratch: 70 Homemade Versions of Your Favorite Brand-Name Treats
by Casey BarberLearn to make your favorite brand-name snacks and confections using all natural ingredients in this “masterpiece of reverse engineering” (SeriousEats.com)A cream-filled chocolate cupcake for dessert. Caramel popcorn while watching a movie. An ice cream sandwich on a hot summer day. Everyone enjoys indulging in their favorite guilty pleasures. But wouldn’t it be nice if junk food wasn’t full of junk? With Classic Snacks Made from Scratch, you can make your own beloved snacks and vending machine classics using all-natural ingredients. You’ll discover that these simple, preservative-free recipes taste better than the brand-name originals!This volume includes seventy salty and sweet recipes, including:•Nutter Butters®•Nacho Cheese Doritos®•Funyuns®•Klondike® Bars•Animals Crackers•Creamsicles®•Sour Patch™ Kids•Cinnamon Pop Tarts®