Product Description: Casinos: Organization and Culture is a fascinating look at the world inside the casino building. The first section of the book describes the organizational structure of casino facilities with information on different casino departments and their functions and the culture within the casino hotel...read more

Presents letters written by children throughout the United States to presidents from Kennedy to George H.W. Bush, asking questions, offering advice, and sharing their opinions on politics and the presidency.

Product Description: Learn to create a hand-carved symbol of affection that has been popular for centuries: The lovespoon! Fine Art of Carving Lovespoons is a comprehensive guide to this captivating craft, including: 15 stylish patterns featuring a range of traditional lovespoon symbols 3 step-by-step projects with detailed instructions for carving a beginner, intermediate, and advanced lovespoon Over 300 helpful photos illustrating the whole process of carving a lovespoon from beginning to end The fundamentals of lovespoon carving, including wood selection, tools, sharpening, and carving techniques, plus tips for applying a long-lasting finish A detailed exploration of the rich history, symbolism, and evolution of the lovespoon carving tradition across cultures An inspiring gallery of gorgeous work from the world's best lovespoon carvers Romantic hand-carved expressions of devotion, wooden lovespoons have been given as tokens of love and affection for centuries...read more

A history of the origins and meanings behind everyday nursery rhymes reveals the popular sport behind 'Jack be Nimble,' Humpty Dumpty's identity as a cannon mounted on the walls of a Colchester church, and 'Mary, Mary Quite Contrary's' ties to the promiscuous court of Mary Queen of Scots. Reprint. 30,000 first printing.