Examines "the lives of contemporary archaeologists as they sweat under the sun for clues to the puzzle of our past. Johnson digs and drinks alongside archaeologists, chases them through the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and even Machu Picchu, and excavates their lives. Her subjects share stories we rarely read in history books, about slaves and Ice Age hunters, ordinary soldiers of the American Revolution, children of the first century, Chinese woman...

Updated with the latest information on canine breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, this illustrated volume features profiles of more than 150 breeds, including 27 new breeds, plus information on each breed's exercise needs, compatibility with children, and more. Includes color photos.

The updated and expanded edition of the hit Space Encyclopedia presents the most up-to-date findings on space exploration and research and breathtaking views of the universe, as captured by the latest and greatest technology, including the recent first ever image of a black hole.

Binge-watching your favorite season of Dexter, Breaking Bad, or The Walking Dead? Planning a Pokémon Go gaming party or a Harry Potter viewing party? Need sustenance to fuel your attempt to achieve the impossible and watch all six Star Wars movies in a row? Enter The Geek Cookbook, your guide to cooking all sorts of treats and goodies to nourish your inner (or outer) geek.Send your taste buds to another world with over thirty recipes from your favorite...

The first bilingual French dictionary to be compiled entirely from electronic databases of current language, providing the most recent vocabulary for both French and English, as well as a new encyclopedic supplement on French society and culture, including famous places, regions, acronyms, institutions, film, politics, and more. Provides comprehensive coverage of the general, scientific, and technical vocabulary of contemporary French and English,...

Presents information about a variety of chickens with different origins, breeds, and feather patterns, including chicken anatomy, evolution, and the basics of chicken care.

Shows and describes bowls, butter dishes, tumblers, vases, plates, cups, and pitchers by a variety of manufacturers, and lists current prices.

Presents historical, geographical, and miscellaneous information about each of the fifty states.