Perhaps the most infamous couple in the history of the United States, Bonnie and Clyde have become a part of American folklore, yet their true story-their family story-has remained elusive . . . until now. In the 1930s, the Great Depression cast a dark cloud on America's economy and created an atmosphere of poverty and despair, which transformed many everyday people into criminals. Arising from such circumstances, Bonnie and Clyde, along with fellow outlaws Raymond Hamilton and Ralph Fultz, formed the Barrow Gang that robbed and ran throughout the state of Texas. Marie Barrow Scoma, Clyde Barrow's youngest sister, felt that no book, film, article, or video told the Barrow Gang story completely or accurately. Collaborating with Phillip Steele to tell the truth, she offered not only her personal insight, but also previously unpublished photographs and her mother's diary, which had never before been seen by anyone outside of the Barrow family. The result is a revelatory reminiscence that sheds dramatic new light on Bonnie and Clyde's exploits. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Western writer, the late Phillip W. Steele, was a past president of the National Outlaw and Lawman History Association and was a member of the Western Writers of America. Steele's other books include The Many Faces of Jesse James ($8.95 pb), Jesse and Frank James: The Family History ($8.95 pb), and Outlaws and Gunfighters of the Old West ($8.95 pb/$8.95 cass). All are published by Pelican. Phillip W. Steele passed away on November 8, 2007. As she neared the completion of this project, Marie Barrow Scoma died unexpectedly, at the age of 81. The Family Story of Bonnie and Clyde stands as her testament to separating fact from fiction....

This heavily illustrated book takes children on an imaginary journey to medieval Europe, where knights swore oaths of loyalty to their lords and lived according to the rules of chivalry. Dramatic full-color spreads on every page show and describe the typical knight—his armor, his weapons, his helmet, his horse, and his activities. Young readers learn about--

The Making of a Knight: his training for battle and horsemanship skill

The Knight’s Armor: chain mail, plate armor, and helmets

Weapons: the sword, the mace, and the lance

Chivalry: the code of conduct that emphasized loyalty and courtesy

Jousting Tournaments: the main sporting events of medieval Europe

Heraldry: the history, art, and study of coats of arms This fascinating volume’s added features include illustrated flaps and three gatefold pockets containing cardboard press-out models for kids to assemble. One is a knight’s helmet, the second is a standing knight in armor, and the third is a knight on horseback. The book’s front cover shows a knight’s helmet-covered face. When kids push a tab to lift the helmet’s visor, they uncover the knight’s face....

In writing Civil War in the Ozarks, the late Phillip W. Steele and Steve Cottrell extensively researched the battles on the western front that took place between 1861 and 1865. They looked at the heroes, outlaws, and peacemakers who influenced the role the Ozarks played in the war between the states....