Las Vegas—and its history—is full of surprises. The second edition of this lively history includes details of the latest developments and describes the growing anticipation surrounding the Las Vegas centennial celebration in 2005.

This is an anecdotal treatment of Reno's history. Its text and photographs uncover some little known facts and enlighten readers about Reno's colourful past and the parade of larger-than-life characters who left their mark on the city.

The city in the desert has made a concerted push to become a family destination resort. Still, it can be a challenge to take in the best and screen out the rest. This guide is a parent's ace up the sleeve guaranteeing a winning vacation.

Profiles the lives and scientific discoveries of ten scientists pioneering in the development of the telescope.

Describes work of women scientists in Antarctica. Suitable grades 7 and up.

"In this extraordinarily revealing biography of his brother, Robert L. Oswald sheds new light on Lee Harvey Oswald's life and on many questions about the assassination that remain unanswered." --Page [2] of cover.

Chasing Through the Dreamtime offers a glimpse into the life of a woman who comes to realize that the consequences of our actions follow us, responsibility looms, and redemption is possible when we integrate the spiritual realms with the ...

Biography of a Russian-American scientist who contributed much to the field of genetics with his studies of the Drosophila fly.