2154 results for 'Makowicki, Jim'

General James Mattis: A Life of Unimpeachable Character The first in-depth look at one of America's most beloved and admired leaders, General James Mattis is a man revered by soldiers, officers,...

This 2016 publication provides a historical snapshot of the body piercing industry in its formative years. Written by Michaela Grey and Jim Ward, it was originally used as a manual for aspiring...

You'll never look at the stars the same way again. In this gripping third installment of the Ross 128 First Contact Trilogy, David Allan Hamilton weaves a tale of desperation and survival as Janet...

Rough Country: How Texas Became America's Most Powerful Bible-belt State by Robert Wuthnow is a monumental history that sheds new light on America's post-Civil War past. The intersection of religion,...

The NFL's Oldest Rivalry: A Reconstructed History The Chicago Bears and the Chicago Cardinals, two of the National Football League's oldest teams, have a rich and complex history that spans nearly...

An Introduction to Music Studies by J. P. E. Harper-Scott and Jim Samson provides a comprehensive overview of music studies, covering all main aspects of the subject from composition to music theory...

Freddie Mercury's life was marked by numerous romantic encounters that captivated his imagination. While some may believe Mary Austin to be the love of his life, Lesley-Ann Jones delves into the...

Take Charge of Your Life offers well-proven advice and wisdom to help you make the most of your years ahead. By removing the daily motions and infusing you with the desire to accept life's...

The late 1980s. For Robin, becoming Jim Kerr is more than just a dream - it's a way to escape reality. Working at a local garage gives him a sense of purpose he never knew he needed. Meanwhile,...

Jackie Robinson's groundbreaking story is one of courage and perseverance. In this candid autobiography, he recounts his journey from becoming the first black man in history to play in the major...

New York Times bestselling author Anne Hillerman's latest mystery is set against the stunning backdrop of Utah's Bears Ears National Monument. A fossil harvesting expedition takes a deadly turn when...

Boxing was a popular sport in the American West long before it became associated with Las Vegas. However, not everyone in the region shared its appeal. In fact, some saw boxing as barbaric and a...

Understanding Superhero Comic Books: A History of Key Elements, Creators, Events and Controversies This comprehensive study delves into the origins and evolution of superhero comic books, exploring...

Nancy de Freitas's life is one of quiet responsibility. Her mother's illness and her daughter Louise's struggles have made her the glue that holds their family together. But after her divorce, Nancy...

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a first-person narrative that follows its title character as he navigates great danger and uncertainty. After discovering treasure at the end of his previous...

Cliffehaven, October 1944. As the Allied troops draw closer to victory, life at Beach View Boarding House is filled with uncertainty. Rosie's wedding plans are plagued by misunderstandings, while...

Conversations with an Octopus Calm Waters Conceal Dark Secrets by Rebecca Smith is a captivating mystery that unfolds in a charming seaside town. When the body of a local landlord is discovered,...

The final installment in Jim Fergus's acclaimed One Thousand White Women trilogy. Strongheart is a powerful novel about fierce women who refuse to be silenced and the enduring power of their spirits...

The Sniper: The Untold Story of the Marine Corps' Greatest Marksman of All Time by Jim Lindsay. For the first time ever, the full story of Chuck Mawhinney, the deadliest sniper in Marine Corps...

The Souls of Black Folk by W. E. B. Du Bois is a seminal work that offers profound insights into the African American experience during the dawn of the 20th century. This collection of essays and one...

Berkeley Noir brings together an outstanding list of authors to explore the darker side of this iconic California city. From its streets to its alleys, Berkeley has long been a haven for outcasts and...

Jim Moginie, founding member of the iconic Australian rock band Midnight Oil, shares a deeply personal and moving memoir of family, loss, and rediscovery. For over fifty years, Moginie was a driving...

The Dreaming Suburb by R. F. Delderfield is a powerful exploration of family life and social change in post-war Britain. When Jim Carver, a war veteran, returns home to find his wife dead, he sets...

Good Boundaries and Goodbyes is a six-session video Bible study that explores the importance of setting healthy boundaries in relationships. Lysa TerKeurst, a Christian counselor and author, has...

A Symphony in the Brain: The Evolution of Biofeedback and the New Wave of Mind Control. In the past decade, our understanding of the human body has undergone significant advancements. One area that...

Agile Project Management: Creating Innovative Products is a comprehensive guide to managing projects in agile environments. Written by James A. Highsmith and Jim Highsmith, this updated edition...

Leadership skills are not innate - they can be acquired and honed. This 2-volume collection from Harvard Business Review provides enduring ideas and practical advice on how to harness inspiring,...

Lead Yourself First: A Guide to the Power of Solitude in Leadership. In today's world, solitude is a rare commodity. We're constantly connected to devices and media, making it difficult to focus on...

Journalist, activist and public intellectual Lerone Bennett Jr left an enduring impact on twentieth-century American history and culture. As senior editor of Ebony magazine, his work extended far...

Hollywood films have played a significant role in shaping America's understanding of its past, particularly when it comes to issues of race and identity in the South. This collection of essays...

Death in the Stars by Frances Brody In 1927, Yorkshire is gripped by eclipse fever. When theatre star Selina Fellini asks Kate Shackleton to attend a viewing party at Giggleswick School Chapel, Kate...

The sixth volume in Saban's Go Go Power Rangers series brings together an epic battle against Alpha One and a new student who will change their lives forever. As the Power Rangers face off against...

Get ready to rescue your projects with confidence. This interactive Agile Adventure is packed with practical team-building exercises and effective facilitation techniques to help you overcome common...

A New York Times Bestselling Mystery from Anne Hillerman When Tribal Police Officer Bernadette Manuelito arrives at an outdoor character-building program for at-risk teens, she discovers chaos. A...

Spanning nearly 2,500 miles and eight states, America's Main Street has given rise to a colorful assortment of roadhouses, motels, greasy spoons, roadside amusements, and breathtaking natural scenery...

The Higgs Fake: How Particle Physicists Fooled the Nobel Committee A merciless critique of the Large Hadron Collider and its theoretical model, this book argues that the reaction to the 2013 Nobel...

Sight Alignment, Trigger Control and the Big Lie is a comprehensive guide to improving your shooting skills. Written by Master Sergeant Jim Owens, a seasoned shooter with 20+ years of experience,...

Spoke: Images and Stories from the 1980s Washington, DC Punk Scene by Scott Crawford is a vibrant collection of photographs that capture the power and spirit of the city's underground music scene in...

A riveting courtroom drama about one of the largest environmental disasters in U.S. history, this book tells the story of Jim Scott's fight for justice against the Tennessee Valley Authority. In...

Tiger Woods' dominance in golf was put to the test in 2003, as he struggled with his swing and missed out on major championships at the US Open and PGA. This year saw four first-time major winners:...

Night Shift brings together four unique stories from masters of urban fantasy and paranormal romance. Nalini Singh's Secrets at Midnight ignites a possessiveness in Bastien Smith, as he searches for...

The Hours of Our Lady (Annotated) The Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Jim Garlits This annotated edition of the Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary provides a unique and structured...

The Challenge of Bewilderment: Understanding Representation in James, Conrad, and Ford. This book explores how major 20th-century novelists, including Henry James, Joseph Conrad, and Ford Madox Ford,...

Forensics Under Fire: Bad Science and Dueling Experts Corrupting Criminal Justice? The portrayal of forensic science in popular media has created a public perception that crime scenes are solved with...

Anarchists in the Academy Machines and Free Readers in Experimental Poetry by Dani Spinosa explores the power of anarchism as a cultural and artistic ideology. This book examines how postanarchism...

Banned for Life by Daryl Haney and Duke Haney is a gripping tale of obsession, death, and purpose set against the vibrant backdrop of 1980s punk rock. When filmmaker Jason Maddox sets out to uncover...

The Great Glen Way long-distance footpath stretches 79 miles from Fort William to Inverness, following the Great Glen faultline and passing through Loch Lochy, Loch Oich, and Loch Ness. This...

Help your child develop a lifelong love of reading with Jim Trelease's expert guidance. First published in 1982, this revised and updated edition of The Read-Aloud Handbook has been a trusted...

Forensic Science: A Very Short Introduction by Jim Fraser and James Curtis Fraser provides an in-depth exploration of this fascinating field. At its core, forensic science is about understanding the...

The story of John Lewis' life is one of remarkable struggle and perseverance. From his childhood in rural Alabama to his work as a congressman and civil rights activist, Lewis has been driven by a...

Bazooka Charlie: A Remarkable Life of War and Resilience This biography tells the extraordinary story of Major Charles Carpenter, a US Army pilot who served in World War II. Known for his bravery and...

This guide to the lesser-known attractions along Route 66 invites you to explore the natural, cultural, and historical gems that lie just off the famous highway. With over 30 trips, Jim Hinckley...

Relationship Selling: Managing Human Connections as Sales Assets By Jim Cathcart and Victor Antonio BookLogix, 2024 250 pages, paperback. Effective sales require more than just technical skills -...

Irish culture has long been shaped by its history as a nation of emigrants. However, with the economic rise of the "Celtic Tiger" in the 1990s, this dynamic was turned on its head as waves of new...

John Hiatt's life story is one of resilience and redemption. By the mid-1980s, he had faced numerous setbacks, including being dropped by three record labels, experiencing two failed marriages, and...

Atomic Age Cinema: A fresh evaluation of the pivotal decade for horror, sci-fi and fantasy. Barry Atkinson delves into the cinematic world dominated by the atomic bomb, presenting a buffet of...

Henry Armstrong: A Life of Boxing Legend and Social Impact Henry Armstrong was known to many as "Homicide Hank," but his true legacy extends far beyond his formidable fighting skills. Born into...

Constance Baker Motley: A Life of Activism and Law Constance Baker Motley was a trailblazing figure in American law, defying expectations to become one of the country's most influential judges. Born...

Leadership Excellence: The Seven Sides of Leadership for the 21st Century by Pat Williams and Jim Denney is a comprehensive guide to effective leadership. Drawing from his extensive experience, Pat...

Colorado Frontiersmen: Forts, Fights and Legacies by Linda Wommack The establishment of forts in Colorado was a response to the growing number of settlers arriving on the western frontier. These...

Naval aviation special markings and nose art have been largely overlooked in mainstream aviation history publications. However, extensive research by authors Jim Meehan and William Tate has uncovered...

No Greater Love is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, as seen through the lens of a famous painting. The artist's inclusion of himself in the work, depicting his role in the...

The Blade Artist by Irvine Welsh is a gripping novel that explores the darker side of human nature. A successful painter and sculptor, Jim Francis appears to have left his troubled past behind, but...

Return to Life: Extraordinary Cases of Children Who Remember Past Lives by Jim B. Tucker. This book presents a collection of remarkable cases in which children have reported memories of past lives,...

Anton LaVey and the Church of Satan: Infernal Wisdom from the Devil's Den explores the life, philosophy, and lasting occult influence of Anton LaVey, the founder of the Church of Satan. This intimate...

A rare collection of over 200 photographs and memorabilia brings to life the renowned jazz nightclubs of the 1940s and 1950s. Compiled by music historian Jeff Gold, this visual history showcases the...

Horror has descended upon the DC Universe, and this collection chronicles its devastating impact on Batman and his closest allies. Insomnia, a new villain, has unleashed a Nightmare Wave that...

Understanding the roots of modern American evangelicalism's shift towards liberal politics requires a look back at the past. In the 1970s, Christian radicals brought neo-Marxist ideas from college...

The Quest to Understand Matter from Greek Atoms to Quantum Fields by Jim Baggott explores how our understanding of matter has evolved over time. From ancient Greek philosophers like Leucippus and...

Artificial Intelligence with Python for Beginners by Jim Smith is a comprehensive guide to creating intelligent machines using Python. Since computers first emerged, their capabilities have grown...

The Sonic Color Line: A New Perspective on Race and Sound in America. Jennifer Lynn Stoever's groundbreaking study challenges conventional wisdom about the relationship between race and sound,...

Ian Ridley's gripping thriller explores the darker side of politics and addiction. When investigative reporter Jan Mason discovers that a young woman found strangled to death in her flat is the...

The Ballad of Roy Benavidez: A Life of Valor and Contradiction This is the remarkable true story of Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez, a Hispanic American hero who embodied the complexities of...

F1 Mavericks: The Men and Machines that Revolutionized Formula 1 Racing The 1960 to 1982 era in Formula 1 racing was a transformative period, marked by significant technological advancements that...

The Quantum Story: A History in 40 Moments by James Edward Baggott and Jim Baggott The twentieth century was marked by significant developments in physics, which had a profound impact on our...

Great by Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck - why Some Thrive Despite Them All In this groundbreaking work, Jim Collins returns to ask a crucial question: what sets apart companies that thrive in...

The New New Thing: A Silicon Valley Story by Michael M. Lewis In the late 1990s, bestselling author Michael Lewis embarked on a journey to find the most influential technology entrepreneur of his...

The Final Journey by John F. Watson Ruth Brennan's life is filled with optimism as she marries her childhood sweetheart, Jim Styles. Despite the country's economic struggles, they believe their hard...

Ralph Ellison and the Occasion of Criticism by Kenneth W. Warren is a deeply engaging exploration of the complex cultural landscape of post-Reconstruction America. By examining Ralph Ellison's life,...

A lawyer's dilemma unfolds in this gripping true crime story. In 1982, Jim Potts, a brilliant law student, is recruited to assist with an appeal for a serial killer, Michael Dee Mattson, who has been...

New Essays on Eudora Welty, Class, and Race by Harriet Pollack A collection of essays that explore the complex relationships between class, race, and literature in the work of Eudora Welty. Building...

Karlheinz Weinberger's Photographs Together & Alone presents a unique collection of over 200 previously unpublished vintage photographs. The book brings together images of Weinberger's most famous...

The Poems of T. S. Eliot Volume II: Practical Cats and Further Verses by T. S. Eliot. This authoritative edition presents a fully scrutinized text of Eliot's poems, carefully restoring accidental...

Jim Corbett's gripping tales of tracking and killing man-eating tigers in rural India are as relevant today as they were when first published. In 1907, he was approached to deal with a particularly...

The Association: Cherish - The Story of America's First Folk-Rock Band By Malcolm C. Searles, published by Troubador Publishing Ltd in 2018. This biography tells the story of one of the most...

The Big Somewhere: Essays on James Ellroy's Noir World is an in-depth study of the work of James Ellroy, featuring leading scholars such as Anna Flügge, Jim Mancall and Rodney Taveira. This...

The Legal Extortion Racket by Jim Diamond is a candid account of his 40-year career in law, spanning from his early days as an outdoor clerk to his work with top City of London firms. With a client...

Ann Lowe's remarkable story is one of perseverance and determination. In 1953, her life was turned upside down when a pipe burst at her dress shop in New York City, ruining eleven dresses, including...

ReBerth Stories from Cities on the Edge by Jim Hinks This collection of short stories explores the complex landscapes of six European port cities, where social tensions, war scars, and economic...

The Great Empires of Asia by Jim Masselos This comprehensive survey brings together seven great Asian empires that rose and fell between 800 CE and the mid-20th century, including the Mongol Empire,...

A critical examination of London Transport's ill-fated MB and SM buses is presented in this new volume. The buses were introduced to replace the ageing RT-type fleet and to address staff shortages,...

Harry Dresden, Chicago's first and only Wizard P.I., has faced his share of terrifying foes. Giant scorpions, oversexed vampires, and psychotic werewolves are all part of the job when you're the only...

Mastering Stand-Up: A Complete Guide to Becoming a Successful Comedian By Stephen Rosenfield, Chicago Review Press Incorporated This comprehensive guide is for anyone looking to break into comedy or...

Bazooka Charlie: The Unbelievable Story of Major Charles Carpenter and Rosie the Rocketer This biography tells the remarkable true story of Lt. Col. Charles "Bazooka Charlie" Carpenter, a US Army...

Boxing in New Mexico, 1868-1940 by Chris Cozzone and Jim Boggio is a comprehensive exploration of the state's rich and varied history of boxing. On June 28, 1868, a group of men gathered to witness a...

The Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing The history of African enslavement in the Americas is a traumatic one, marked by physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual abuse. Given this history,...

The London Underground, 1968-1985: A Photographic Record In the late 1960s and early 1970s, London's iconic Underground railway system underwent significant changes. As part of this period, much of...

Good to Great and the Social Sectors: A New Approach to Creating Successful Non-Profit Organisations. In a bold challenge to conventional wisdom, Jim Collins sets out to redefine how non-profit...

Jimmy Armfield's remarkable story is one of footballing triumph and personal courage. As captain of the national team before Bobby Moore, member of the 1966 World Cup-winning squad, and one-club man...

The Sinking of J. Bruce Ismay: A Study in Survival and Redemption. On 14 April 1912, as the RMS Titanic sank, its owner, J. Bruce Ismay, made a choice that would haunt him for the rest of his life...