Product Description: This title examines the experiences of African Americans during the Civil War, including enslaved people, free men and women, and those who contributed to the Union war effort. Gripping narrative text, historic photographs, and primary sources make the book perfect for report writing...read more

Product Description: "This title explores the many roles women played during the Civil War as nurses, community organizers, and even soldiers on the front lines."--Publisher's website.

Product Description: This title examines the role of women on the US home front during World War II, focusing on the factory workers, volunteers, and service members who helped the Allies win the war. Compelling narrative text and well-chosen historical photographs and primary sources make this book perfect for report writing...read more

Product Description: Inspired by the sense of community forged by the millions of women who have gathered with friends to quilt throughout history, Around the Quilt Frame draws upon this common bond, connecting today’s quilters in a more symbolic way...read more

Product Description: Knitticisms . . . And Other Purls of Wisdom is a fun, breezy look at the world of knitting, knitted pieces, and the artwork associated with this popular pastime. With brilliant color photographs, historical black-and-white images, artwork, vintage pattern booklets and advertising, and informative captions, it’s a fun presentation of the craft that has a little something for every knitting enthusiast...read more

Product Description: This Book will show you how to treat yourself, your family, and your friends to delicious, authentic southern African meals.

A collection of works all celebrating the craft of knitting, including essays, stories, artwork and photography, all touching on different aspects of the popular pastime, with historical sidebars and vintage material providing a touching historical context.

Product Description: Texas is the only state in the union that was once an independent nation. Perhaps its this independent spirit--and the states vast size--that has created the grand diversity that is Texas. "Our Texas" is a pictorial celebration that showcases our states stunning vistas, offering a glimpse into what makes the region so unique...read more

An introduction to cooking in Turkey, featuring such recipes as spinach-filled Anatolian flat bread, lamb kebabs, and baklava. Also includes information on the history, geography, customs, and people of this partly European and partly Asian country. (view table of contents)

Introduces the land, people, and regional cooking of Indonesia and includes recipes for such dishes as pork sate, corn fritters, and chicken in coconut cream sauce.

Product Description: The grand and varied state of California is home to spectacular ocean views, remarkable redwoods, snow-capped mountains, and exciting, world-famous cities. As a result, California is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States...read more

A collection of holiday recipes from fifteen different countries including a variety of dishes such as Thai egg rolls, Passover layer cake, paella, and Danish rice pudding. (view table of contents)