books by James Buckley (collection most-used biography)

books by James Buckley

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The Bathroom Companion: A Collection of Facts About the Most-Used Room in the House
James Buckley Jr.

Quirk Books, 2005

It's the most-frequented room in the house but how much do you really know about it? The Bathroom Companion is filled with interesting trivia from history, science, and pop culture, as well as toilet tales from around the world. You'll discover: - What the first toothbrushes were made from. - Who invented the modern flushing toilet. - How much floss the average person uses in a year. - The musical note most toilets flush on. - How to say ...

Business of Shipping

1 review
James Buckley

Cornell Maritime Press, 2008

A must-read for anyone in the maritime industry!
A must-read for anyone in the maritime industry! This book should be a required reading at the university for naval architects, marine engineers and ESPECIALLY for business majors specializing in transportation. Being in the maritime industry I have only seen pieces of the whole picture, presented in the book. I wish I have read it 10 years ago!!! It is really, really worth reading!!!

Yankee Stadium: Classic Ballpark Singles
James Buckley, 2006

Did you know... * Yankee Stadium® has hosted 34 World Series® championships, more than any other ballpark. * Thanks to Babe Ruth's knack for hitting home runs into the right field seats, the right field corner was built only 295 feet from home plate. * Here, on July 4, 1939, after 2,130 consecutive games, "Iron Horse" Lou Gehrig stood before 60,000 fans and humbly called himself "the luckiest man on the face of the Earth." * Ten no-hitters ...

Eyewitness: Football (Eyewitness Books)

3 reviews
James Buckley Jr.

DK CHILDREN, 1999

Another DK Winner
I am an elementary school librarian and this book has been a smashing success in my library, especially with 2nd to 5th grade boys. The pictures are done in the DK style and draw even the most reluctant reader to this book. The book covers a basic history of the game, complete with old pictures, which the kids love, in addition to information about football today. It has interesting trivia ...

Nascar (DK Eyewitness Books)

5 reviews
James Buckley

DK CHILDREN, 2005

Speed, Power and Drama
"NASCAR stands for the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. Founded in 1948 to give an official structure to the many races happening throughout the south, NASCAR has been growing steadily ever since. Today, there are NASCAR fans in every state and across the globe." I've always been fascinated by the speed of the Pit Crew members and I find that to be one of the most exciting ...

DK NFL Readers: Great NFL Upsets (Level 4: Proficient Readers)

2 reviews
Jr. James Buckley

DK Publishing, 2000

The Countless Change
I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK BECAUSE THE BOOK PAGES MOVE BY THEM SELF BECAUSE IT IS A GREAT BOOK. THIS BOOK WAS A REAL PAGE-TURNER BECAUSE IT WAS SO INTERESTING HOW THE NFL CAME TO BE. I LEARNED THAT THE NFL HAD TWO LEAGUES THOUGH THEY ONLY HAD ONE LEAGUE AND THE TEAMS WERE ALWAYS IN THE SAME LEAGUE. I ALSO THINK IT WAS GOOD BECAUSE I LIKE THE STYLE OF WRITING THE AUTHOR USES TO DRAW YOU INTO THE BOOK. ...

AP Biology w/CD-ROM (REA) 7th Edition - The Best Test Prep for the AP Exam (Test Preps)

1 review
Laurie Ann Callihan, James M. Buckley, ...

Research & Education Association, 2006

AP Biology Test Prep Review
This product is a very good test prep book. It gives information on all of the major topics and it has 6 practice tests complete with detailed answers and explanations. It also contains a CD with more tests that help considerably with studying for the AP Exam.

NASCAR (Nascar Library Collection from DK Eyewitness Books)
Jr. James Buckley

DK Publishing, 2005

Be an eyewitness to America's hottest motor sport. Meet NASCAR's top drivers from past and present and see the high-tech gear they use to thrill millions of fans. Discover the history of this awesome sport, see the biggest, coolest racetracks in America, and find out how NASCAR pit crews help drivers win races. Discover teh speed, power, and drama of exciting stock-car racing action.

Set of 25 Just Ask Books (Just Ask)
Chris Arvetis, Carole Palmer

Weekly Reader Books, 1986

The JUST ASK series explains the world to your child in simple words and colorful pictures. Be stumped no longer! With these books, you and your child can explore the answers to common childhood questions together.

Pele (DK Biography)
James Buckley

DK CHILDREN, 2007

Perfect for book reports or summer reading, the newest titles in DK's acclaimed Biography series celebrates two stars who always hit the mark: Annie Oakley and Pele.

Why Does It Thonder and Lightening? (A Just ASK Book)
Carole Palmer Chris Arvetis

Checkerboard Press, 1985

5" x 9" x 1/4" - simple explanations about weather delightfully illustrated by cartoon animals as they experience the weather. A delightful way for children to learn & parents to share!!!

The Judge's Book
Hon. Mark I. Bernstein, Hon. James A. Buckley Hon. Max Baer, Hon. Ronald L. Ellis, Hon. Donald R. Fretz Hon. William F. Dressel, ...

American Bar Association, 1994

A publication of the National Conference of State Trial Judges of the Judicial Administration Division of the American Bar Associationand the National Judicial College. Contents include: I. The Life of a Judge II. The Work of a Judge III. The Techniques of Judging IV. The Profession of Judging V. Help and Resources for Judges

A Just Ask Book Set (A Just Ask Book)

1 review
Chris Arvetis, Carole Palmer

Field Publications, 1986

Wonderful, simple answers to kids questions on science!
I am a homeschool mom and I own 34 of them. I'm not sure if that is the complete set or not, but they are great. Written for the very young (K-2nd gr.), they are packed with info that even an older child could benefit from. For example: "Why is the grass green?" The question is asked by a field mouse. The animals find a cow, and the cow explains in simple language with the help of picture ...

The World of Baseball (DK Readers)
James Buckley Jr.

DK CHILDREN, 2003

Ichiro, Sammy, Roberto, and many more of Major League Baseball's most exciting players came to America to play ball. This is their story, and a tale, too, of how baseball is loved and played around the world.

Greatest Sports Rivalries
James buckley Jr, David Fischer

Barnes & Noble, 2005

Book Review: Yankees vs. Red Sox. Duke vs. North Carolina. Cowboys vs. Redskins. Across sports, genders, coasts, and levels of play, impassioned fans beget rivalries, and rivalries bring down thehouse, stadium, court, and rink every time a match-up is staged. From Ohio State football coach Woody Hayes ordering his team to go for two when they'd already shattered Michiganbecause, in his words, "they wouldn't let us go forthree"to the ...

DK NFL Readers: Troy Aikman (Level 3: Reading Alone)

1 review
James Buckley Jr.

DK CHILDREN, 2000

Excellent photo-bio for young readers
Review: Troy Aikman (Dorling Kindersley Readers) Buckley Jr., James. Troy Aikman (Dorling Kindersley Readers). New York: Dorling Kindersley, 2000. HB, 48p., illus. list: 12.95, ISBN: 0-7894-6376-8 This picture-packed bio traces the life of legendary QB Troy Aikman, from his boyhood in Southern California, to his struggles and success at Henryetta HS, OK. Troy first went to college at ...