New Book Release: Handy Technology

The Handy Technology Answer Book by Naomi Balaban and James Bobick

Technology pervades our daily lives and modern society, and not just when it comes to computers and smart phones. Before there was the computer, there was the abacus. Before the smart phone, there was the telegraph and ball point pen. Electricity, penicillin, and the compass have all led to revolutionary changes in how we live. The Handy Technology Answer Book explains how technology has revolutionized the way people live, work, and play. It covers a broad range of fields, including medicine, mining, buildings, transportation, the military, and agriculture, and how they have been changed by technology.

From the relationship between science and technology to nanotechnology, robots, and predictions for future technology, The Handy Technology Answer Book presents the latest and historical in an engaging and informative format. It brings well-researched answers to more than 1,100 common questions on technology, such as What are the major time periods of technology? Who is considered to be the first engineer? Which individual was granted the most U.S. patents? What is a Uniform Resource Locator, or URL? What products are made from recycled plastic? Can human beings be cloned? What is the future of wearable technology in health care?

New Book Release: Smoke Jumpers

Smoke Jumpers by Crymsyn Hart

Callin and Alonzo are lovers and Storm Riders.  One night, Callin saves Merin from a raging forest fire. Not able to resist the spark between them, he finds himself in her arms.

Alonzo walks in on Merin kissing Callin and drives her from the house. He forbids Callin to see her again. All the while, Callin is investigating rogue forest fires. Merin gets dragged to Alonzo’s shop by her best friend. He apologizes to her and invites her back to their place for dinner. At once, their mutual passion blazes between all three of them.

Meanwhile, their commander tells them to ditch Merin and for Callin to discover who is setting the unscheduled fires before the angels notice. If the angels get involved, all of them will be punished.  What will happen between the three lovers?

Will Callin find who is lighting the infernos or will the angels get to it first?

New Book Release: Shulchan Aruch English Vol. 3: Orach Chaim 158-215, Seder Birkat HaNehenin

Shulchan Aruch English Vol. 3: Orach Chaim 158-215, Seder Birkat HaNehenin by Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi

The code of Jewish Law of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi.

The Shulchan Aruch concerns itself with the here and now of daily existence. Indeed, it seems that no detail of mundane life is left unexamined and undisciplined by the law, of halacha, of Torah.

With profound joy we now present the first installment of the new edition of an English translation of Rabbi Schneur Zalman's second magnum opus, Shulchan Aruch HaRav, the Code of Jewish Law.

The Hebrew text is vocalized & punctuated.

New Book Release: A Time to Heal

A Time to Heal: The Rebbe's Response to Loss and Tragedy by Mendel Kalmenson

Current today as when originally provided, this volume is a collection of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s counsel to the bereaved. Whether responding to a widow struggling to explain her husband’s death to her children, or to a community whose school was the target of a terrorist attack, the Rebbe, provided support and solace to individuals and communities experiencing loss and tragedy, guiding them toward the hope for a brighter future.

New Book Release: Handy Hockey

The Handy Hockey Answer Book by Stan Fischler

Stick handlers without helmets rushing goaltenders without masks on rinks lacking side boards gives way to a faster game with bigger players and overtime shootouts. The National Hockey League goes from a Canadian and regional sport to one that is watched by more fans throughout North America than ever. Hockey may have changed, but its essence and appeal remain.

The Handy Hockey Answer Book, written by hockey historian, broadcaster, author and self-professed Hockey Maven, Stan Fischler, brings the game to life through exciting game action, vital stats, players, rules, and more. It traces the early spread of hockey, Lord Stanley's involvement, and the birth of the cup, then explains the rules, the equipment, strategies, and positioning, before following the ups and downs of the National Hockey League and its teams and players.

From the traditions, all-time cup- and award-winners and record-breakers to the modern game,

The Handy Hockey Answer Book answers more than 800 questions on the game, greats, goals, and growing popularity of hockey, including …

Where does hockey come from?

What was the Stanley Cup first called?

Where did the name “Patrick Division” come from and why are the Patrick brothers important?

When was six-man hockey invented and who was its creator?

What is a “Zamboni” and after whom was it named?

What was the Gretzky Rule?

How did the hockey puck develop its present shape?

Which is the oldest current NHL team?

Why is the term “Original Six” a misnomer?

Which Hall of Famer trained on champagne?

Who holds the Montreal Canadien’s franchise record for career goals?

Who centered Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsey on Detroit’s legendary “Production Line.”

Which team was the first to come back from being down 3-0 in a series.

Who played right wing on a line with Phil Esposito for the Bruins in the late 60s and 70s?

Who was the first European player to lead the league in scoring?

What NHL team won and loss the Stanley Cup on the same day?

Which hockey player was supposed to be “kidnapped” as part of a scheme to increase attendance at New York Rangers games?

Did an NHL club ever play all its “home” games of the Stanley Cup finals on the road?

A glossary of terms and a bibliography for further reading round out this helpful primer on the sport.

New Book Release: The UFO Dossier

The UFO Dossier: 100 Years of Government Secrets, Conspiracies, and Cover-Ups by Kevin D. Randle

Does the U.S. government know more about UFO and alien life than it admits? Are eyewitnesses telling the truth? What does the historical record say? Former intelligence officer and retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel Kevin Randle takes an objective look at evidence for alien life and UFOs and presents his findings in The UFO Dossier: 100 Years of Government Secrets, Conspiracies and Cover Ups. The author reviews the documents, scours government databases, and interviews witnesses, unearthing details on UFOs, mysterious crashes, sightings, encounters, and related phenomena.

The UFO Dossier presents plots, cover-ups, misleading statements, and documented connections to government intrigue—as well as hoaxes and problematic authentications. Following leads and digging into the files of the CIA, the FBI, the FAA, NASA, the Army, Navy, Air Force, and other U.S. government and international agencies, Randle lets the facts guide him. From a short history of UFO projects and the Condon Committee to the complete COMETA report and UFOs in the 21st century, investigations include …

• Asteroids, meteors and UFOs (Tunguska, Battle of LA, Whitted Sighting, …)

• Photographs (McMinnville, Tremonton UFO Movie, Bear Mt. St. Park, …)

• Injuries by UFOs (Fort Itaipu; Cedar City, Utah; Leominster, MA; …)

• Lights in the Night Sky (Lubbock Lights, Belgium Triangle, New Jersey Lights, …)

• Scientists and UFOs (Agoura, CA; Artesia, NM; University of Brazil, …)

• And more ...

New Book Release: The Handy English Grammar Answer Book

The Handy English Grammar Answer Book by Christine A. Hult

Whether it’s for a professional document, a school paper, an Internet blog, or something more personal, effective communication depends on clear, concise, and grammatically correct writing. Punctuation, spelling, and grammar rules can trip up anyone, while organization and word choice can make writing memorable—or banal.

Whether you are writing a term paper, a scientific article, a résumé, a business email, a text message, or presenting information in the social media, The Handy English Grammar Answer Book is an engaging guide to writing with clarity. It offers fundamental principles, grammar rules, and punctuation advice, as well as insights on writing for different occasions and audiences. From a brief history of the English language to the deconstruction—and explanation—of the different parts of a sentence, and from showing how to punctuate correctly to how to organize a well-argued essay, this easy-to-use reference answers nearly 500 questions and offers fun facts on the English language and its usage, including …

How did language begin?
How did English become a language spoken worldwide?
What is Middle English?
How did Noah Webster affect the English language?
What efforts have been made toward reforming spelling?
Are there any language universals?
What is an adverb?
What is a compound sentence?
What is a dialect?
What is jargon?
What is a noun?
What is a split infinitive?
What is passive voice and when should you avoid it?
Why are English words so hard to spell?
What is the i-before-e rule
How do I use commas correctly in sentences?
When should I use parentheses?
How do I use capitalization on the Internet?
When do I use “that” versus “which”?
What types of dictionaries are there?
How do I find the right level of formality in my writing style?
What is a sentence fragment?
What is a misused modifier?
Should I use its or it's?
What is academic writing?
What is the difference between primary and secondary research?
How do I respect copyright laws?
How do I use materials ethically on my own websites?
What is plagiarism and how do I avoid it?
How do I plan a structure for my term paper?
How do I write an outline?
How do I avoid writer's block?
What is considered good essay form?
How do I write business emails?
Should I include personal data in a résumé?
What is “netiquette”?
How do I write an effective blog?

For speakers and writers of all ages and skill levels, The Handy English Grammar Answer Book brings you straightforward explanations, tips on avoiding and fixing grammatical mistakes, as well as numerous examples of good writing. This helpful book includes an appendix of model papers, letters and sample writing for every occasion—from business or social communications to academic papers or Internet forums. Appendices on irregular verbs, idioms, homophones, prepositions, frequently misspelled words, wordy phrases, frequently confused word pairs, and other common mistakes bring a deeper understanding to readers. There is also a glossary of commonly used terms, a bibliography, and an index.