Books published by Skyhorse Publishing

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Star Trek has changed our cultural landscape in many ways since it first aired in 1966. The show showcases the visionary tech that inspired and influenced the real-world science of today. Brake address many unanswered questions about what the Star Trek franchise can tell us about aliens, planet hunting, and our future in space. -- adapted from back cover

Ruth Bader Ginsburg believed that the equal rights of women belonged in the Constitution. She stood on the shoulders of brilliant women who persisted across generations to change the Constitution. We the Women tells their stories, showing what's at stake in the current battle for the Equal Rights Amendment.The year 2020 marks the centennial the Nineteenth Amendment, guaranteeing women's constitutional right to vote. But have we come far enough?After passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, revolutionary women demanded full equality beyond suffrage, by proposing the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). Congress took almost fifty years to adopt it in 1972, and the states took almost as long to ratify it. In January 2020, Virginia became the final state needed to ratify the amendment.Why did the ERA take so long? Is it too late to add it to the Constitution? And what could it do for women?A leading legal scholar tells the story of the ERA through the voices of the bold women lawmakers who created it. They faced opposition and subterfuge at every turn, but they kept the ERA alive. And, despite significant victories by women lawyers like Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the achievements of gender equality have fallen short, especially for working mothers and women of color. Julie Suk excavates the ERA's past to guide its future, explaining how the ERA can address hot-button issues such as pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, and unequal pay.The rise of movements like the Women's March and #MeToo have ignited women across the country. Unstoppable women are winning elections, challenging male abuses of power, and changing the law to support working families. Can they add the ERA to the Constitution and improve American democracy?We the Women shows how the founding mothers of the ERA and the forgotten mothers of all our children have transformed our living Constitution for the better.

Move beyond dried apricots and jerky into an amazing world of healthy and delicious dried foods!   This ultimate food drying resource has something for everyone: vegetarians, natural and raw food enthusiasts, hunters, fishermen, gourmet cooks, gardeners, and hikers. Children will love the yummy fruit roll-ups. Everyone will be thrilled at how easy it is to preserve fruits, vegetables, and herbs without chemicals or preservatives. Animal lovers will enjoy making treats for dogs, cats, and birds.   With more than thirty years of food drying experience, author Mary T. Bell offers straightforward and practical instructions for drying everything from apples to zucchini, without ignoring traditional favorites such as jerky, mushrooms, and bananas. Readers will also find innovative and delicious recipes for cooking and baking with dried foods. The Essential Guide to Food Drying gives readers the recipes, instructions, and inspiration they need to get the most out of their home food dehydrators.

In The Science of Baseball, sportswriter and injury expert Will Carroll shows how understanding the science behind the Great American Pastime helps fans appreciate its nuances and that it enhances, not detracts from the greatest game ever invented. Carroll, as well as several experts via interviews, covers topics like what makes the ball break, bounce, and fly; how material science and physics work together to make the bat function; how hitters use physics, geometry, and force to connect; sensors and cameras; injuries; and much more.  Baseball aficionados and science geeks alike will better appreciate the game--no matter which teams are playing--after reading this comprehensive book!

An illustrated sailing guide for beginner and expert alike--newly updated! The Complete Guide to Sailing& Seamanship is the perfect blend of captivating sea stories and essential, basic instructional methods for anyone yearning to sail. Topics include seamanship and boat handling, anchoring and docking, and history and lore alike. Chapters include:Knots and LinesSailboat AnatomySteering & SailingLakes, Harbors, and BaysA Look at the WeatherCharts & NavigationAnchoring, Mooring, & BerthingSailing GearBoat MaintenanceDaily RhythmsSeamanship BasicsRules of the RoadThe Complete Guide to Sailing & Seamanship is enhanced with 100 original hand-drawn images by world-renowned marine illustrator Sam Manning.

The Black Experience in Design spotlights teaching practices, research, stories, and conversations from a Black/African diasporic lens. Excluded from traditional design history and educational canons that heavily favor European modernist influences, the work and experiences of Black designers have been systematically overlooked in the profession for decades. However, given the national focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the aftermath of the nationwide Black Lives Matter protests in the United States, educators, practitioners, and students now have the opportunity-as well as the social and political momentum-to make long-term, systemic changes in design education, research, and practice, reclaiming the contributions of Black designers in the process.The Black Experience in Design, an anthology centering a range of perspectives, spotlights teaching practices, research, stories, and conversations from a Black/African diasporic lens. Through the voices represented, this text exemplifies the inherently collaborative and multidisciplinary nature of design, providing access to ideas and topics for a variety of audiences, meeting people as they are and wherever they are in their knowledge about design. Ultimately, The Black Experience in Design serves as both inspiration and a catalyst for the next generation of creative minds tasked with imagining, shaping, and designing our future.

The definitive handbook to raising vegan children you’ve always wished you had.Is bringing up a vegan baby unhealthy? Raising Vegan Kids is the ultimate vegan parenting manifesto that takes on this myth and answers all the other questions you’ve always wondered about—the vegan way. Raising ethically vegan children, in fact, lays the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent health for your child, the animals, and the planet.Eric C. Lindstrom is in the position to know. Having raised one child on the Standard American Diet (SAD) and four other children on a vegan lifestyle, and being a mid-life vegan convert himself, Lindstrom learned through experience. In this practical and tongue-in-cheek guide, Lindstrom dishes the real talk and shares the unique challenges vegans face when starting their children from scratch, providing advice, tips, and tricks on how to raise compassionate, vegan children in all areas of life. Get your kids to eat vegetables (when it’s all they eat anyway)Teach your children compassion with visits to sanctuaries instead of zoosGet advice for dealing with nonvegan social situationsPlan for birthday parties and holiday eventsFind tips for travel and road trips with the familyGet access to resources, such as an A to Z of vegan recipes, movies, books, and websitesAnd more!Both informative and hilarious, including expert advice from the world’s leading plant-based physicians and fun recipes for your little vegans, Raising Vegan Kids is the guide every vegan parent who chooses to bring their kids up in a compassionate, sustainable world.

Packed with thoughtful and witty quotes on the game, this title instructs, and captures the essence of the game that has a hold on anyone connected with it - whether as a participant or a spectator.

Discover how to create a weed-free, sustainable, abundant garden with the no-till gardening method! The no-dig or no-till gardening method is an easy and climate-smart technique that is gaining in popularity and revolutionizing the gardening world. This book teaches you everything you need to start and care for a kitchen garden without any digging, watering, or weeding. Too good to be true? Find out for yourself! No-dig gardening is better for the environment, easier on your back, and yields abundant vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Learn everything you need to get started! Layer your garden properly (the lasagna method)Choose the right cover materialsWhen to plant seedlings and when to direct sowHow to compostLearn about permaculture techniquesAttract the good insects and repel the unwanted onesRecognize common plant diseases Chock-full of practical tips and designed with gorgeous photos throughout, this is your guide to a healthy, eco-friendly, abundant garden.

365 activities for play and adventure without screens: having fun with your family and without technology is possible! Children spend a lot of time with their screens, and while it’s true that there are many alternatives to screen-time, many modern parents don’t know where to look for these opportunities. In the absence of inspiration, this book proposes 365 activities to play without screens for the whole family. Activities are designed to be enjoyed in different spaces such as at home, in the city or town, and in nature. Completing them as a family will create positive emotional bonds, reduce stress, and teach children empathy, love, and respect. Montessori-inspired Ideas range from crafts and hobbies to everyday activities (singing in the rain, jumping on the bed, taking bubble baths) to outdoor activities like treasure hunts and gardening. Each project has a photo or illustration; an appropriate age range listed; a season; and a time for how long to play. Each activity is a different idea with the same objective: to strengthen bonds and help pass the time in a way that helps you grow as a family.At Home: Mystery Box, Bubble Beards and Hairdos, Painting on the Windows, Art on Continuous Paper, Camping at HomeAround Town: Observe an Anthill, Feed the Pigeons, Crosswalks, Visit a Museum, Reusing Napkins, Playing "I Spy"In Nature: Pick Flowers, Count Rings in a Tree Trunk, Build Mandalas with Rocks, Get Muddy, and Make a Nature Candle

Perfect for kids and crafters, this fun guide will teach you how to paint flowers, cottages, houses, and towns on stones! New painters wanted! No experience necessary! With Lin Wellford’s instruction, thousands have discovered the thrill of turning rocks into works of art. Her bestselling books have helped to awaken interest in modern rock painting. It's the perfect hobby—fast, fun, and inexpensive.Rock Painting Flowers, Cottages, Houses, and Towns offers a variety of easy projects designed to introduce basic painting techniques yet still appeal to seasoned painters. Learn to paint your favorite scenery elements, including:DaisiesTulipsPetuniasDaffodilsPansiesMumsWreaths of RosesFlower BasketsCottagesA-FramesChaletsGnome HomesBarnsCountry ChurchSmall Town ShopsFarmhousesProduce MarketsColonial Style BuildingsTudor-Style HomesVictorian MansionsRock VillagesWith tips on proper proportion and perspective, these projects will brighten any home or garden. Grab a brush, find a stone, and get ready to rock! Experience the magic of this fun and exciting art activity.

A ';chilling' insider expose from a CIA-backed leader of the anti-Castro movement in Havana, written with a Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist (Mark Crispin Miller, author of Cruel and Unusual). Antonio Veciana fought on the front lines of the CIA's decades-long secret war to destroy Fidel Castro. The 1960s and 1970s was a time of swirling intrigue, involving US spies with license to kill, Mafia hit men, and ruthless Cuban exiles. The leaders in the crosshairs of all this dark plotting: Castro, Ernesto ';Che' Guevaraand President John F.Kennedy. Veciana transformed himself from an asthmatic banker to a bomb-making mastermind, who headed terrorist attacks in Havana and assassination attempts against Castro, while building one of the era's most feared paramilitary groupsall under the direction of the CIA. In the end, Veciana became a threatnot just to Castro, but also to his CIA handler. Veciana was the man who knew too much. Suddenly he found himself a targetframed and sent to prison, and later shot in the head and left to die on a Miami street. When he was called before a Congressional committee investigating the Kennedy assassination, Veciana held back, fearful of the consequences. He didn't reveal the identity of the CIA officer who directed himthe same agent Veciana observed meeting with Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas just weeks before the killing of JFK. In Trained to Kill, Veciana tells all, detailing his role in the intricate game of thrones that aimed to topple world leaders and change the course of history.

Why is the tartan so important? What is worn under a kilt? How much of the story in Braveheart is real?

Discover the benefits of a raw food lifestyle! With dozens of recipes accompanied with beautiful, full-color photographs, Erica Palmcrantz and Irmela Lilja prove that eating raw foods can be simple, inexpensive, and delicious.The stories of weight loss, increased energy, healthy-looking skin, and better digestion from eating and living raw are seemingly endless. No one should have to sacrifice time, money, or flavor to enjoy the astounding health advantages of going raw. Learn how to soak and sprout vegetables and nuts to increase the nutritional value, what types of kitchen tools are best for preparing raw food, and which foods to have on-hand for use in raw recipes. Recipes include:Broccoli Saad with RaisinsIndian Cauliflower MashBeet Burgers on Romaine BunsI Can’t Believe It’s Not Salmon PatePapaya CarpaccioStuffed PeppersAnd much more!From creative salads to spicy burritos to chocolate mousse, every recipe will broaden your raw-food horizons. Complete with recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, desserts, and side dishes, Raw Food is an innovative approach to a wholesome way of eating.

Winner of the Independent Publishers’ Living Now Award! Learn to eat right for abundant health and a long, beautiful life! FoodTrients, originated by Grace O, is a unique program supported by current research that positions food as an anti-aging strategy for achieving sustainable health. A FoodTrient is her name for the natural anti-aging properties of food. Delicious foods and rejuvenating nutrients combine to create Aging GRACEfully Cookbook, a collection of enticing and nourishing recipes that promote health and well-being for a joyful and sustainable life. The recipes are built on the foundations of modern scientific research and ancient knowledge of medicinal herbs and natural ingredients from cultures all around the world. There are many books about super foods and supplements, but few provide at-a-glance guides in each recipe detailing key ingredients and how they increase health and longevity. Grace O’s cookbook focuses on five categories of FoodTrient that are essential to healthful living:Antioxidant: Prevents and repairs oxidative damage to cells caused by free radicalsAnti-inflammatory: Reduce inflammatory process in cells, tissues, and blood vessels, helping to slow aging and reduce risk of long-term diseaseImmunity Boosters: Support the body’s resistance to infection and strengthen immune vigilance and responseMind and Beauty: Enhancers that encourage vibrant skin and hair and improve mood and mental agilityDisease-Preventing: Reduces risk factors for common degenerative and age-related diseasesThese sixty-six beautifully illustrated recipes incorporate all the ingredients you need to look and feel younger, not only on the inside but also on the outside.

Written by a yoga student and teacher, Plant-Based Yoga Food is a visually rich exploration of how the inner awareness we develop on our yoga mats fuels our bodies, minds, and overall states of well-being, which subsequently impacts our lifestyles and food experiences. This book is comprised of one hundred “YogiBites”—a collection of time-tested yoga teachings—paired with one hundred original, soul-satiating, plant-based recipes. A handful of the playful and thoughtful recipes that will encourage us to eat, feel, and live well include: • So Hum . . . Mus • Conscious Chicks • Hatha Hot and Sour Soup • Reuben Revelation • Warrior Noodle • Bird of Paradise Piña Colada The book's foreword is written by David Swenson, recognized today as one of the world's foremost practitioners and instructors of Ashtanga Yoga.

A healthy way to get great skin, improved digestion, and increased vitality! The raw food movement is best known for its emphasis on eating tasty vegetables that greatly improve your health. Raw food cooking is embraced by vegetarians, vegans, and those on gluten-free diets every day. The secret to cooking raw foods is in not only what you eat, but also how it is prepared-with raw ingredients retaining their healthy nutrients and enzymes much better than their cooked counterparts do.Healthy Raw Food Cookbook provides instructions on how to safely cook your meals at temperatures of 104°F and lower-without sacrificing money, time, or flavor! Susanne Roth teaches you how to sprout your vegetables, soak your nuts, and dehydrate your fruit for added nutritional value. Healthy Raw Food Cookbook is the perfect gateway to a healthier, happier lifestyle.

Deliciously Easy and Convenient Vegan Meal Plans to Make the Stresses of Dinner Planning Disappear!   Learn how to prepare creative vegan dishes with bold flavors in this how-to guide for conquering your kitchen. The Weekly Vegan Meal Plan Cookbook offers three months’ worth of vegan meal plans with sixty tried-and-true dinner recipes for five nights a week. Comprehensive grocery lists take the guesswork out of grocery shopping and include simple, versatile ingredients that can be used multiple times throughout the week (so you’ll never have to worry about that big bunch of basil going bad). Your first week’s plant-based meal plan includes: Easy White Miso Brothy BeansBraised Tatsoi with Crispy TofuSweet Potato Fritters with Harissa Sour CreamGinger-Turmeric Coconut SoupBalsamic Farro Salad with Figs Discover more time-saving plans to prep and portion your plant-based meals in The Weekly Vegan Meal Plan Cookbook, the ultimate guide to cooking vegan all week long.

Filling salads for every season and every taste! Salads are often considered an appetizer or a summertime meal. When the weather is too hot, lightly tossed greens with seasonal fruits and veggies are perfect for cooling the body and filling the stomach. But with rich, filling ingredients and heartier flavors, salads can be served as main courses even in spring, autumn, and winter. Healthy and Hearty Salads offers one hundred healthy and delicious recipes for green salads, whole-grain salads, and dressings. All are made with seasonal ingredients for fresh and cost-effective meals. Recipes include: • Grilled asparagus with mozzarella • Warm root vegetables with ham and gorgonzola • Roast beef and bean salad with tapenade • Halloumi potatoes with lamb kebabs • Apple chicken salad • Quinoa and oven-baked salmon salad • And many more Take advantage of the season’s most wonderful ingredients, such as fresh berries, asparagus, wild mushrooms, melon, and fish. Each dish is easy to prepare and is perfect to serve as an entrée or as an accompaniment to other dishes. Be inspired by the time of year and craft fresh, delicious salads!