Reference

The one-word version: "Read."  The longer version is an introduction to how to avoid common pitfalls in vocabulary,…

The nuanced rules of baseball can baffle even the most seasoned fans. And for new ones, there is much to learn. In…

From pookas and green men to gorgons and gargoyles, this occult encyclopedia reveals everything you need to know about…

At once a quick-reference pocket guide and a lifelong framework for approaching your healthcare, this invaluable…

Your one-stop guide to simple bicycle repairs and quick fixes. Cycling is more popular than ever before: it's healthy,…

Learn about the last utterances of writers, philosophers, athletes, kings and queens, movie stars, politicians, and…

Who is the greatest dunker of all time? Which version of the Michael Jordan was the best Michael Jordan? What is allowed…

Call to Order is an illustrated guide that fills in the gaping holes in our knowledge and helps settle plaguing…

Ever felt like you’re completely out of touch with the evolving world? Unable to tell your "Lots of Love" from your…

An irreverent, illustrated compendium of random, funny, and challenging facts about the last 40 years of Heavy Metal…

A definitive book by an OB/GYN on vaginal health, answering all your questions and more that you didn't even know to…

A vibrantly illustrated handbook with good information for vagina-havers about anatomy, periods, hormones, sex,…

The Backyard Birdwatcher’s Bible is that rare type of book, one that is as packed with information as it is pleasing…

The Southeast offers a veritable feast for foragers, and with Chris Bennett as your trusted guide you will learn how to…

The Northeast offers a veritable feast for foragers, and with Leda Meredith as your trusted guide you will learn how to…

The Southwest offers a veritable feast for foragers, and with John Slattery as your trusted guide you will learn how to…

Discover the full interpretations of the astrological quintiles and the sesquiquintiles using the ten traditional…

For the kid who leaves a wet towel wadded up on the floor or forgets to put a new roll on the toilet-paper thingy, witty…

Did you know that every animal (including humans) on earth poops? No? Well, you're in luck! Because this beloved,…

In this new evolutionary history, geneticist Adam Rutherford explores the profound paradox of the human animal. Looking…

California's a natural wonderland. Learn to find a snack, cultivate helpful plants, or forage up some medicine no matter…

Get to know the 1000+ mushrooms from 330 species that you're most likely to encounter while exploring the forests,…

A spectacular compendium, with illustrations and photographs, translated from the French at last. Whether you're a…

An updated compendium on drugs, from caffeine to meth to heroin to vaping and beyond. Goes over the effects of each one…

A directory containing over 1,000 listings for your craft-based small business, from craft shows to distributors and…

Have you ever wondered just what purpose those warning labels on mattresses are supposed to serve? Or why people don’t…

A trivia book for people who like to know a little bit of everything, and always have a weird fact to break out at…

Do you love plants but are intimadated by the act of gardening? Think you have a black thumb? Every new gardener has to…

More a 'cookbook' than a knitting manual—it provides a list of mitten ingredients (thumbs, cuffs, tops, etc), then…

Have you ever tried to learn more about some incredible thing, only to be frustrated by incomprehensible jargon? …