Henry Carter Hull

Professor Challenger returns to test one of his theories by digging underground and poking the planet in this classic adventure story. In The Lost World , Professor Challenger and reporter Edward Malone found dinosaurs living in the Amazon. In The Poison Belt , they witnessed chaos as Earth passed through a cloud of poison gas. Now, with the help of Peerless Jones, an expert in Artesian boring, they seek to test the professor’s Echinus theory ....

No origin story of the New York Mets is complete without Ed Kranepool. The lefty first baseman known as "Steady Eddie" made his major-league debut at age 17 during the team's inaugural season and would eventually depart, nearly two decades later, with his name written throughout the franchise's record books. In this definitive autobiography, Kranepool shares a remarkable life story, including early years playing stickball in the streets of the Bronx,...

A British journalist muses on his life and canine-related topics while walking his dog, in this book inspired by his popular newspaper column. If you are accompanied by a dog, you can talk to anyone, and anyone can talk to you --about anything. After being dismissed from his job as a radio presenter, Edward Stourton had plenty of time to walk his English Springer Spaniel, Kudu, in London’s Battersea Park. Stourton found himself contemplating a variety...

"If you read only one book on economics in your life, it should be Alex Kaiser's. Beautifully written and elegantly argued, it will change your mind, and maybe your life, certainly your politics. Kaiser takes you out of the lecture room and into the street, where the economy actually happens."--Deirdre McCloskey. In The Street Economist , Axel Kaiser offers basic lessons in economics that should be part of everyone's education. It is an effort to...

Brunch is a meal that combines both breakfast and lunch, eaten around midday or late in the morning, on lazy days off. Brunch is an incredibly versatile meal. This book includes chapters on Breads and pastries, Cereal, Eggs, Fruit, Meat, Fish, Vegetarian and Drinks. With over seventy-five sumptuous recipes for traditional savoury and sweet brunches, this book will provide the perfect start to the day.

Renowned cookbook author Susan Herrmann Loomis has traveled extensively to collect recipes that incorporate every kind of nut--from almonds to Brazil nuts, and everything in between. In these delectable recipes, you'll see nuts as much more than a tempting snack. Loomis shows how they complement, and can be the centerpiece of, every single meal of the day. Included in this imaginative collection are more than 100 easy-to-make recipes for small plates,...

The Complete Italian Cookbook features over 200 time-honored classic Italian recipes!When it comes time to make something special and seriously comforting, Italian food is what pops into everyone’s mind. This cookbook is here to meet this considerable and constant demand with: More than 200 simple, reliable recipes that enable you to tap into the culinary genius native to ItalyClassic Italian recipes combined with innovative recipes make this cookbook...

In traditional Chinese medicine, the functions of Tuina (massage therapy) include dredging the meridians (energy channels), promoting Qi and blood circulation, and lubricating the joints. Tuina relieves pain, enhances health, and subsequently prolongs life. To achieve physical and mental comfort for yourself and your family, the key is to master the correct techniques. This book covers basic knowledge of Tuina, including detailed explanations of massage...

Discover how to make more than 200 easy, delicious, and affordable recipes with only four ingredients or less in the third edition of the hugely popular Home Bartender . Making drinks at home has never been easier for the busy mixologist, and you don’t need expensive liquor or exotic and obscure ingredients to make a craft cocktail. This book contains perfect, classic, and budget versions of old favorites--such as the Martini, Old Fashioned, Manhattan,...

Begin your adventure into embroidery with this simple, step-by-step guide to the basics, featuring two fun projects. Learn the basic stitches and essential techniques to create beautiful freestyle embroidery with this comprehensive guide. Every stitch has clear step-by-step instructions and is accompanied by coloured diagrams, making it easy to create impressive embroidered designs. This short book also includes instructions for two projects --celebration...