הספרים של הוצאת THUNDER BAY PRESS
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Tattoos are no longer unusual or uncommon; they are now an undeniable element of mainstream style and fashion. But tattoos are expensive and, more importantly, permanent; so choosing an image is a very big decision. Here to help is 500 Tattoo Designs, a vast reference library of popular tattoos. Nea...
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Baseball has changed dramatically since its early days. Today, the average ticket costs upwards of $20 and fans can feast on sushi from their luxurious air-conditioned seats. See how much America’s favorite pastime has changed, and how much it’s stayed the same in Ballparks Then & Now.
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Eight million tons of bombs dropped. $145 million spent (at 1974 prices). 47,359 U.S. soldiers killed. 900,000 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong killed. The real cost of America’s involvement in the struggle for Vietnam is staggering. Even today, people in the U.S. and Asia still feel the r...
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What is the fastest-growing outdoor activity in the U.S.? Snowboarding? Mountain biking? No. It’s bird watching! There are currently 51.3 million dedicated birders in the U.S. with their binoculars focused on the skies. Sure to appeal to this growing flock, 100 Birds to See Before You Die<...
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Dogs have longer, happier lives if they are taught basic good behavior when they are puppies. Obedient dogs stay safe, are welcome in more households, and are better equipped to handle boredom than their untrained cousins. Every pet owner can benefit from the rewards of happy, healthy companion anim...
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Crown nabbing. Territorial grabbing. Blood-soaked battles. Saints and sinners. The Middle Ages had it all! Discover one of the most exciting periods in human history in The Timeline of Medieval Warfare. This comprehensive book provides a unique at-a-glance historical overview of the Midd...
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When you see a kitten in action, wildly tearing around the house, climbing up the curtains, and pouncing on shadows, you’ll have no doubt in your mind that he is most definitely the relative of a lion. Fear not, you don’t need any whips or chains to tame your crazy kitty! Filled with a...
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There are probably times when you wish you knew what your dog was thinking. From tail wagging to growling, from play bowing to lip licking, this fascinating book explains why your dog behaves the way he does. What Is My Dog Thinking? covers six major aspects of dog behavior: the importance of hierar...
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Ahoy, Sea Dogs and Battleship Historians! Here's a book you're bound to love. The Encyclopedia of Warships is an exciting compendium of more than 300 of the finest battleships, aircraft carriers, submarines, destroyers, and cruisers ever built.Each ship is described in great detail and i...
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The acoustic guitar has been around for centuries and has survived amps, electric guitars, synthesizers—and even Pete Townshend of The Who. Discover everything you ever wanted to know about acoustic guitars in Acoustic Guitar: The Illustrated Encyclopedia—the definitive A-Z guid...
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Healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring. Healthful Foods from the best-selling Back to Eden offers a beautifully designed re-issue of healthy-eating pioneer Jethro Kloss’s 1939 masterpiece. One of the original cornerstones of the natural foods movement, this book is a guide ...
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Updated for 2009, Electric Guitar: The Illustrated Encyclopedia is the most complete guide ever written for the modern guitarist—filled with everything you need to know about electric guitars in one massive, unique, information-packed book. Follow the stories behind more than 100 ...
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Vegas lights up the night like no other city in the world—in fact, as seen from space, it is the brightest metropolitan area on Earth! From the flashing signs on the Strip to the Hoover Dam and placid Lake Mead, experience "the entertainment capital of the world" through incredible terrestria...
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When you can't get away to your favorite city, bring your favorite city to you! With the Master Builder Series, you can build your own models of the world's most famous skyscrapers that bedeck America's city skylines from coast to coast. Construct for yourself New York's Empire State Building a...
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"The first wealth is health." Learn what nutritionists and healthy people know in order to live the healthiest and happiest life – not to mention increase your longevity. Well known since the 1930s, Jethro Kloss was one of America’s original natural nutritionists. This beautifully redesigne...
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For centuries battles took place on the land and the sea; with the advent of flying machines, war found a new front — the skies. First taking place in 1911, air warfare revolutionized the art and science of war forever. Air Warfare is a comprehensive history of airborne combat, from pr...
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Handwriting communicates much more than what is committed to paper. A quick note, a carefully composed letter, an autograph or a scribble also reveals a great deal about the personality of the writer. What are the clues to look for in a person’s writing and what do they reveal? What do they t...
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Babies and toddlers use a language all their own. To them, every coo, smile, grunt, raised fist, kick and scream is full of meaning — but often parents can’t understand what they are trying to tell them. Now parents can decode their child’s body language with Baby and Toddler Body Lang...
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Anchors aweigh! For more than 3,000 years, man has fought battles on the sea. In fact, sea warfare—and the rivalries it spawned—was crucial to the development of the modern world. Over time, methods of waging war on the sea changed significantly, but perhaps not more so than since WWI. Expl...
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Is your dog driving you bark raving mad? Have your shoes turned into "Jimmy Chews?" If your dog’s behavior is less than stellar, then you need a little friendly intervention from one of the world’s most respected pet experts, Gwen Bailey. Learn how to understand and cope with Rover’s trou...
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Atlanta is not only the South's leading city, but also a world-class metropolis. Rich in history and culture, the city has grown and changed dramatically over the last century, while still retaining strong ties to its past. Atlanta Then and Now provides a unique view of these changes. Black-and-w...
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Riding a wave of popularity these days, tattoos have been around for thousands of years. Evidence exists that in ancient Egypt, women were ritually tattooed, Roman slaves were marked with the words "tax paid," and cultures around the globe from Maori warriors, Tahitian emperors, and Inca elite ...
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Discover the magic of the City of Light! Tour one of the most romantic cities in the world — Paris — in this stunning collection of past-and-present photographs that pay tribute to the city's fabulous architecture and heritage. Experience the culture and charm for yourself in the new compac...
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If the thought of making breakfast has you diving back under the covers, this is the book you've been dreaming of: Marie Claire Breakfast. Like the other fresh, lively titles in the popular Marie Claire cookbook family, this one will shake you out of your cold cereal rut! Wake up your mo...
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Maybe your dog doesn’t know that E=mc2 or why the sky is blue, but you’re convinced that he’s smart. After all, he knows a few tricks and you swear he understands every word you’re saying! Then again, this is the same dog that chases his tail and occasionally drinks from the toilet...
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Have you ever been baffled by your horse’s behavior? Understanding why your horse behaves the way he does is the key to trouble-free riding, good health, relaxed handling and a happier stable life. Learn more about your horse in the information-packed new title Know Your Horse.• This...
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Meet Jedediah Hotchkiss, one of the greatest men to serve the Confederacy. Though you may not have heard of him, he was an invaluable asset to generals “Stonewall” Jackson, Robert E. Lee, and Jubal Early. Jed Hotchkiss was one of the first great American cartographers, whose maps were ...
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For those outside of the faith, Mormonism remains mysterious. Get the facts about this fascinating church, its history, culture and people in the Timeline History of Mormonism.• This chronological overview explores Mormonism over the centuries, from 4000 B.C. through the life and ...
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Hitler’s ascendancy and defeat transformed a stable, confident Berlin into a ruined city, fractured by post-WWII political divisions. Only with the 1989 destruction of the Wall and the subsequent Unification Treaty did Berlin begin to regain its cosmopolitan standing as one of the world’s great ...
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Established in 1519 as a harbor city to service the fleets bound for Spain from Mexico and Peru, Havana became the busy portal to the vast Spanish colonial empire. Largely unharmed by war or weather, many great examples of Spanish colonial architecture survive today. Dozens of archival photographs f...
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Have you ever come face to face with a snow leopard? Gone swimming with a Yangtze River dolphin? No? Well, now you can venture into the wild — across every continent, in the air, on the land, and in the sea — to discover some of the most amazing animals in the world.• The new Spotlight...
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Is there a feisty feline in your life? Does Kitty like to sharpen her claws on the sofa, the curtains, and even your legs? This friendly, practical guide is designed to help cat owners identify and correct troublesome behaviors, including climbing, scratching, and excessive "talking," as well a...
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Behind every great man, you’ll find an equally great woman. This is especially true of American presidents and their first ladies. You’re invited to the White House to meet some of the most dynamic couples in history, including James and Dolley Madison, Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln, F...
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Since its official founding in 1871, Birmingham, Alabama has been known by many names, including “The Magic City” and “Little Birmy,” but today it’s best remembered as the epicenter of the American Civil Rights Movement. Discover Birmingham’s rise as a southern industrial power...
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Discover some of his most iconic works—Fallingwater, the Guggenheim, the Robie House—with the spectacular Frank Lloyd Wright in Pop-Up. Apart from making a pilgrimage to one of Wright’s famous landmarks, this innovative book offers the ultimate Frank Lloyd Wright experience! Explor...
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Since New Amsterdam became New York in 1664, constant change and development has been its driving force. Today, it is America's densest urban environment and most vital city, boasting one of the most recognizable skylines in the world. • New York Then and Now places today's post ...
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Atlanta is not only the South's leading city, but also a world-class metropolis. Rich in history and culture, the city has grown and changed dramatically over the last century, while still retaining strong ties to its past. Atlanta Then and Now provides a unique view of these changes. Black-and-w...
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Surfing is more than a sport—for many, it’s a way of life, even religious. Surfing is pure adrenaline, offering extreme thrills and extreme danger (not to mention extreme fashion!) to its disciples around the globe. Planet Surf is a tome of all things surf from its history and culture to...
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Rome is, indeed, the eternal city! Even a century ago, people came from all over the world to see its ancient treasures, inspired works of art, lively piazzas and to experience la dolce vita. Now you can pack your bags and take a trip back in time to explore early 20th-century Rome in all of it...
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Learning sign language can lead to greater communication skills. This guide is an excellent follow-up to The Art of Sign Language and focuses on building common and useful phrases and sentences in sign. In 17 separate sections, exercises range from conversations at home, at work, at school, and in l...
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The history of the Americas did not begin with Christopher Columbus. In fact, the people indigenous to the "New World" had been thriving here for more than 30,000 years. The Timeline of Native Americans explores the most significant moments in the rich history of America’s indigenous p...
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Sparkling like precious jewels, beads bring brilliance and beauty to the objects they adorn. Learn how to transform ordinary household items into stunning heirloom treasures using richly colored beads, twinkling crystals, and other glittering gems.• Bead will dazzle you with 23 fresh, ...
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Nearly everywhere you look in Boston, you’ll discover fascinating old-meets-new juxtapositions—some of the greatest landmarks of American history sit side-by-side with icons of modern American life. Discover America’s oldest major city, its legendary locations, colorful neighborhoods...
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There have been many books written about the Civil War, but none have captured the bloody battles quite like Great Commanders Head to Head. Discover what drove Ulysses S. Grant and other great Civil War leaders on and off the battlefield, and how their victories and losses shaped th...
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We’ll always have Paris! At once chic and romantic, this lovely city along the Seine has long captured the imaginations of poets and dreamers. Take a stroll through time and visit the Paris of the early 20th-century in the sophisticated and elegant Memories of Times Past: Paris.• Par...
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For centuries, the "Land of Enchantment" has mesmerized people with its breathtaking landscapes. New Mexico has been home to Native Americans, Spanish conquistadors, Mexican explorers, and pioneers from all over the world. Today, New Mexico draws millions of tourists and residents with its...
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All parents know the frustrations of trying to work out a child’s needs when they are too young to communicate with words. This easy-to-use guide helps parents teach their children basic signs, allowing the child to express themselves from as early as seven months. An introduction explains h...
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Starlight, star bright, first star I see tonight… For thousands of years, the night sky has been a source of profound fascination for people. Now you can learn to recognize the major stars and constellations—from Orion to Ursa Major — and understand how the night skies change with Star...
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Baseball is one of America's favorite and constant pastimes. The parks in which the games are played, however, have changed significantly over time. Most of the wooden-bench original stadiums are gone, bulldozed to make way for huge, multi-seat emporiums for the modern successful baseball team. This...
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Between chewing shoes, knocking over the trash can, and pulling plants out of pots—it doesn’t take long to realize what a handful your mischievous new puppy can be. The road to puppy obedience doesn’t have to be lined with a constant stream of “no’s”—with Puppy Taming...
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Since it first grew up along the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago blossomed into a vibrant, progressive city with a landscape unlike any other. See how much the Midwest’s cultural center has changed — and how much it’s stayed the same — in Chicago Then & Now.
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A look at the history of Miami, with stunning contemporary and historic photography and captions describing the development of this famous city. Part of the highly successful "Then and Now" series, this book looks at the changes in this exciting city....
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War is hell. And since the early days of WWI, it’s become more ferocious than ever. From the advent of tanks, chemical warfare, automatic weapons and nukes, Land Warfare takes an unflinching look at the brutal and bloody battles that have shaped the world since 1914.• Presented chron...
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“Take me out to the ballgame, take me out to the crowd!” Baseball is an integral part of American popular culture. Lavishly illustrated and colorfully designed throughout, The Timeline History of Baseball presents hundreds of fascinating details about the development of baseball...
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Millions of schoolchildren and visitors make the pilgrimage to our nation's capital each year. Built on reclaimed swampland, Washington is now the country's neoclassical seat of government and culture. Now you can witness Washington's development over the last century and a half. Seventy modern c...
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Welcome to Atlantic City, New Jersey, the birthplace of many pop culture phenomena, including Monopoly, the Miss America Pageant, salt-water taffy and The Donald (Trump, that is). Discover the extraordinary history of this glamorous resort town in Atlantic City Then and Now, a new title ...
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Horses and humans share a long, harmonious relationship stretching back thousands of years. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to know precisely what every swish of a tail, every stomp of a hoof, and every whinny really means? Now you can discover what your horse is trying to tell you in the new <...
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Charlotte, “The Queen City” of North Carolina, was named in honor of King George III’s wife, Queen Charlotte, and continues to be an important player in American history. From her early days as a pre-revolutionary hotbed of ideology to her modern incarnation as the nation’s second-large...
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As the center of power of the United States, Washington, D.C. is a unique city boasting a rich history and monumental buildings. The city has undergone many changes over the past 200 years of its existence, and this compact edition of Washington, D.C. Then and Now illustrates the evoluti...
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Want to learn how to bang out the tunes like Jerry Lee Lewis? Well, your prayers have been answered — the Totally Interactive Keyboard Bible is the most comprehensive keyboard resource available!The Totally Interactive Keyboard Bible brings together four fully-integrated compone...
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What Great Lake was the hunting ground of a twentieth century pirate? Where did Canada's ""King of the Bootleggers"" end his days? Who was the only man Al Capone ever truly feared? Since early colonial times, the Great Lakes, the Upper St. Lawrence and Lake Champlain have been smugglers' highways. T...
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Once upon a time, ‘Sin City’ attracted a different sort of visitor. Spanish explorers were the first to come to this desert oasis to enjoy its natural hot springs and named the spot Las Vegas, or ‘the meadows.’ Now just a century after it was founded in 1905, Las Vegas is the fastest gr...
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