Examines the origin, structure, and workings of the universe, including galaxies, stars, dark matter, light years, black holes, and other aspects, and describes space exploration from ancient astronomy to modern probes.

An account of the westward movement of the pioneers which began in 1841, lavishly illustrated with contemporary paintings and photographs.

Drawings, rare photographs, personal anecdotes, and other forms of memorabilia convey the true nature of the American cowboy and his work

A pictorial survey of life in the United States from 1910 to 1970.

An account of the California gold rush of 1849, illustrated with contemporary photographs and paintings.

Pictorial survey of the U.S. Army soldier's daily life in the early West, his Indian wars, Custer's last stand, etc.

Examines the history and nature of seemingly paranormal phenomena.

An account of the outlaw gunfighters of the frontier American West, including the Clanton brothers, Billy the Kid, the James gang and the Dalton brothers.

A how to book for home improvement or your new living spaces. Includes guides to putting up walls and ceilings, finishing attics and basements, dividing a big room, new windows and doors, and how to tile a floor.

"This volume ' examines the role of gambling on the American fronter: among the Indians, on the rivers, in the mining camps, and in the boom towns ... The book is packed with interesting anecdotes, and covers the race track and boxing ring, lotteries and steamboat racing, as well as all of the traditional card and table games. The text is arresting with well-placed illustrations.'" Libr J.