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|  | Favorite Wildflowers of the Great Lakes & the Northeastern U. S. by David Mohrhardt, Dick Schinkel
As children we explored the nooks and crannies of our yards, neighborhoods, and parks. This book describes 100 of the most familiar friends of our childhood's natural surroundings. Every flower has its own full-color plate and description to help with identification. The natural history of the plant, its relationship to man, and planting information is explored. Also includes a special section on designing a garden to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. An indispensable guide to appreciating the natural world around your home. AUTHOR: David Mohrhardt, Dick Schinkel
PUBLISHER: Thunder Bay Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History 
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 | On Power & Ideology by Noam Chomsky
These lectures by Chomsky lay out his chief concerns in an accessible manner for the general reader. AUTHOR: Noam Chomsky
PUBLISHER: South End Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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 | Hitler's U-Boat War by Clay Blair
The first of two volumes on the Nazi U-boats during World War II covers the years 1939-1942. AUTHOR: Clay Blair
PUBLISHER: Random House, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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 | When the Scorpion Stings by Paul Anderson
Military history of the Australian 3rd Cavalry Regiment in South Vietnam, 1965-72. Documents the highly decorated small unit, functional both as cavalry and armoured transport support and its constantly changing daily routine. The regiment participated in many of the major battles of the Vietnam campaign including Long Tan in 1966. Includes photos, bibliography and index. Author was a member of the regiment. At the end of the war he returned to the Rural Bank of New South Wales until retiring in 1996. He died soon after completing the manuscript of this book. AUTHOR: Paul Anderson
PUBLISHER: Allen & Unwin Pty., Limited
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: History
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 | Eyes on the Prize by Juan Williams
This compelling oral history of the first ten years of the Civil Rights movement is a tribute to the men and women, both black and white, who took part in the fight for justice and kept their eyes on the prize of freedom. Companion to the highly acclaimed PBS television series. 100 photos. AUTHOR: Juan Williams
PUBLISHER: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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 | Projections by John Boorman, Tod Lippy, Walter Donohue
In this overview of the New York City film scene, an instructor at Manhattan's School of Visual Arts provides his interviews with a variety of directors, actors, and producers who prefer New York over Hollywood. His controversial subjects include Spike Lee, Sidney Lumet, and Frances McDormand. AUTHOR: John Boorman, Tod Lippy, Walter Donohue
PUBLISHER: Faber & Faber, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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