Boies Penrose: Symbol of an Era by Robert Douglas Bowden In the smoke-filled back rooms of American politics, where deals were struck in whispers and power was the only currency that mattered, one man stood above the rest as the undisputed master of a brutal and magnificent game. Boies Penrose, the towering Republican boss of Pennsylvania, wielded influence so vast and so unapologetic that his very name became synonymous with the Gilded Age machine politics that shaped a nation. This gripp...

"The Ladies From Hell" was the nickname applied to the kilted units of the British and Canadian armies in the First World War . Clearly this is meant to paint the men in question as something out of the ordinary; soldiers so tough that they can cross-dress and still be shining examples of fighting manhood. R. D. Pinkerton's 'The Ladies From Hell' tell of his experience from the First World War.

The multiple award-winning Restaurant Manager’s Handbook is the best-selling book on running a successful food service operation. Now in the 4th completely revised edition, nine new chapters detail restaurant layout, new equipment, and principles for creating a successful business.

Nightmares can’t really hurt you… can they?An evil from beyond the stars haunts a young boy and his father at Roswell Airbase. The survivors of a sunken warship take refuge on a deserted island, and discover they are not alone. And terror checks in at an old motel, when a vacationing family finds themselves trapped in an ancient curse…Scare Street journeys into the night to bring you a new volume of skin-crawling terror. This macabre collection con...

The dark side is waiting…Fish N’ Chips lead a curious traveler to a sinister island, where the residents are more than they seem. Forbidden occult knowledge strands a pair of friends in a terrifying nexus of evil. And an ancient ice storm forces a wandering tribe to choose between following a bloodthirsty shaman, or the glowing lights in the sky…Venture into new realms of terror with Scare Street’s latest bone-chilling collection. This spine-tingli...

This comprehensive handbook will clearly demonstrate how to set up, operate and manage a financially successful bed-and-breakfast or small hotel. Whatever your reason for wanting to open a bed and breakfast, keep in mind that at it takes more than dreams.

The small bakeries that are popping up everywhere in this country can be started with a low investment compared to other food business, and can be highly profitable! This is the A-to-Z guide to making it in your own small bakery! Learn the expert tips.

Do you need a comprehensive book on how to plan, start, and operate a successful catering operation? This is it: an extensive, detailed manual that shows you step by step how to set up, operate and manage a financially successful catering business.

Finally, the non-commercial food service director has a comprehensive manual to aid him in day-to-day operations. This massive 624-page book shows you step by step how to set up, operate, and manage a financially successful food service operation.

Do you own or manage a restaurant or food service operation? This book is your "upper management," which constantly pushes you to squeeze one more dollar of profit out of the business! It delves into every aspect of food service, from basic pricing to management. This is one of the very few books written for existing operators in both the commercial and non-commercial sectors. You will find over 2,001 practical, insider techniques and tips that have been gleaned from successful operators from...

This series of 15 books - The Food Service Professional Guide To Series -from the editors of Food Service Professional magazine are the best and most comprehensive books for serious food service operators available today. These step-by-step guides are invaluable. The information is boiled down to the essence and covers all the bases.

'you are to understand, Mr. Pip, that the name of the person who is your liberal benefactor remains a profound secret...' Young Pip lives with his sister and her husband the blacksmith, with few prospects for advancement until a mysterious benefaction takes him from the Kent marshes to London. Pip is haunted by figures from his past - the escaped convict Magwitch, the time-withered Miss Havisham and her proud and beautiful ward, Estella - and in time uncovers not just the origins of his gr...