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1. The Story of Ain't: America, Its Language, and the Most Controversial Dictionary Ever Published
by David Skinner
"It takes true brilliance to lift the arid tellings of lexicographic fussing into the readable realm of the thriller and the bodice-ripper....David ... More
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3. Isaac Asimov's Book of Facts
by Isaac Asimov
Did you know that Jimmy Carter was the first U.S. president to have been born in a hospital? Or that Eskimos use refrigerators to keep food FROM ... More
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4. Dr. Chase's Recipes
by Alvin Wood Chase
Immensely popular in the nineteenth-century, Dr. Chase's Recipes...went through dozens of editions and was believed to have sold over four million ... More
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5. B Western Actors Encyclopedia: Facts, Photos and Filmographies for More Than 250 Familiar Faces
by Ted Holland
During the course of a Western movie, the white hat could sing six songs to a beautiful girl, shoot half a dozen cattle rustlers, fight off an Indian ... More
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6. Dr. Chase's Third, Last and Complete Receipt Book and Household Physician: Or, Practical Knowledge for the People ...
by Alvin Wood Chase
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from ... More
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7. Congress A to Z
by Congressional Quarterly (Creator)
There is no other volume that so clearly and concisely explains every key aspect of the national legislature. This classic, easy-to-use reference is ... More
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10. The Guinness television encyclopedia
by Jeff Evans (Editor)
Arranged in A-Z format, this is a guide to the significant programmes which have been shown on British television, the notable personalities who have ... More
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12. The Best
by Peter Passell
Passell's 97 short, witty essays explain his choices for the best of such products as fly-fishing rods, ice cream, and compact disc players. Includes ... More
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14. Concise Encyclopedia of the American Indian
by Bruce Grant, Lorence F Bjorklund (Illustrator)
Presents descriptive alphabetical entries on Indian tribes, territories, customs, tools, activities, and famous leaders.
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15. Los Angeles A to Z: An Encyclopedia of the City and County
by Leonard Pitt, Dale Pitt
Few cities captivate the imagination as does Los Angeles--a true locus of spectaculars: movies, earthquakes, freeways, riots, sunsets. This ... More
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16. The Laurel and Hardy Encyclopedia
by Glenn Mitchell
"The Laurel & Hardy Encyclopedia" is the one and only complete reference guide to cinema's greatest comedy partnership, including synopses and ... More
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19. The Elvis Film Encyclopedia
by Eric Braun
An illustrated reference handbook for all Elvis fans, containing complete information on Elvis's film career, including synopses, credits, music and ... More
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20. The Confederacy
by Macmillan Publishing
Presented from the perspective of a working, ongoing, country unto itself, this unique collection of articles covers the history, battles, government ... More
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22. The People's Almanac: 2
by David Wallechinsky, Irving Wallace
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24. World Encyclopedia of Organized Crime
by Jay Robert Nash
The names and faces, the families and feuds, the business and brutality of gangland life--brilliantly catalogued by the acclaimed Dean of American ... More
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25. The Book of Lists: v. 1
by Irving Wallace, etc.
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