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Frank X. Farrell is a popular baseball player but earns the nickname Alibi Ike because of his constant stream of excuses. Written by the master of American short story, Ring Lardner.

This early work by Anna Katharine Green was originally published in 1900 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. 'A Difficult Problem' is one of Green's short stories of crime and mystery. Anna Katharine Green was born in Brooklyn, New York, USA in 1846. She aspired to be a writer from a young age, and corresponded with Ralph Waldo Emerson during her late teens. When her poetry failed to gain recognition, Green produced h...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subject of archery. The titles in this range include "An Archer's Guide to Arrows" "An Archer's Guide to Bows" "A Guide to Archery Equipment" and m...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This vintage book contains a fascinating treatise on roping, being a practical and informative guide to the art of tying rope. It includes information on the various different methods and techniques of roping, the required materials and tools, different applications of rope, and much more. Highly recommended for those with an interest in the timeless practice of roping, this volume would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied lite...

This vintage guide provides 12 Lessons in how to train your dog including sitting, walking on a leash, and responding to signals. It contains all you need to know to raise and obedient dog for all the family to enjoy.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This vintage text is ideal for brewers and brewing enthusiasts. It explains the significance of barley, malting and malt in the beer brewing process in a simple format, providing a variety of information including classifications of barley and malts, chemical compositions, moisture content, storage and malt kilns. It answers questions such as, "Why Must Malting Barley Have Capacity to Germinate?" and, "Why Is Barley the Preferred Grain As the ...

This volume contains E. M. Berens' "The Myths and Legends of Greece and Rome", being a popular account of Greek and Roman mythology. Covering the whole breadth of Roman and Greek mythology from the primordial Gods to the heroes of legend, this accessible book is highly recommended for those looking for for an introduction to the topic. It would make for a great addition to any bookshelf. The chapters of this volume include: "Greek Mythology", ...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This text contains a detailed guide to caged birds, including chapters on parakeets, parrots, macaws, and other parrot-like birds. With special emphasis on the anatomy of the birds in question, this text is invaluable to keepers, helping them to understand the inner workings of their birds as to enable them to properly care for these wonderful animals. The chapters of this book include: 'The Growth of the Bird in the Egg', 'The Growth and Colo...

Contained within this volume are two vintage articles on the subject of church organs, focusing on their construction and how to play them. Profusely-illustrated and full of interesting and practical information, these texts will appeal to those with a serious interest in the inner workings of church organs, and they would make for fantastic additions to collections of related literature. The articles include: "The Organ Viewed from Within - A...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

A suspenseful plot spanning cultures, religions, and countries, The Operative: Escape from Saudi Arabia takes the reader into a world few of us have experienced. The first of a fascinating trilogy, Forsythe weaves fact and fiction in this powerful tale." -Jan Macomber, MA English Literature Bill Williams was only ten years old when both his parents died-his small-town life in Duncan, Oklahoma was over. Life intervened in the form of ...

It is an action-packed tale of courage, loyalty, and brutality about a "winless war." Forsythe's skill as a boots-on-the-ground raconteur gives us the grist to think about the bitter fruits of misguided imperialism.-Roberta Sabbath, Ph.D This gripping bildungsroman is set in pre-9/11 Afghanistan where U.S., Saudi Arabia, and allied anti-Soviet forces not only brought the communist state to its knees but also financed the rise of the Mujahedeen...