Mike Rowe

"The Way I Heard It presents thirty-five mysteries taken from his podcast of the same name. Every one is a trueish tale about someone you know, filled with facts that you don't. Movie stars, presidents, bloody do-gooders, and villains--they're all here, waiting to shake your hand, hoping you'll remember them. Delivered with Mike Rowe's signature blend of charm, wit, and ingenuity, their stories are part of a larger mosaic--a memoir full of surprising...

This book is an introduction to a checklist system of designing plastic injection molds. The mold components and features are mentioned as "these things exist". This book is not intended to demonstrate how to design a mold, only the sequence in which to design the parts of a mold to avoid backtracking. The "how to design" is for the next book!

"Peggy Rowe's story of growing up as the daughter of Thelma Knobel is filled with warmth and humor. But there's a Thelma in everyone's life. She's the person taking charge, the one who knows instinctively how things should be. Growing up, Peggy saw her mother as a benevolent, loving dictator. When major league baseball came to town in the early 1950s and turned sophisticated Thelma into a crazed Baltimore Orioles groupie, nobody was more surprised...

Tours the Caribbean, where the turquoise sea surrounds beautiful islands that are steeped in early history and legend. Highlights include Jamaica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Cuba.

The Yucatan, Mexico's southerly most point, is nothing less than a true paradise with legendary cities and culture of Chichen Itza, Uxmal and Merida-the white city. Finally visit the crystalline sea of Cancun and the fabulous nature reserves of Quitana Roo.

On the shores of two oceans, South Africa lies in the extreme south of the continent. From Africa's most southerly metropolis, Cape Town, to famous antique markets, and lands teeming with ostriches, we experience both the past and the present of this fascinating culture.

In the Indian Ocean is Madagascar, an island which many call the last paradise. Here we explore Antananarivo, the capital, the fabuloous beaches of Noyse Be, the thermal baths of Antisabe, and the crafts and churches that make this culture uniquely beautiful.

Tour of the Czech Republic, one of the most mysterious and magical of all European countries, rich in history and tradition. Highlights Prague, also known as the city of 100 spires, the capital of this beautiful land-locked country. Also travels to castles and spa towns.

Experience real-life shark attack rescues. Travel to some of the most popular, and most dangerous, beaches around the world. Investigate the secrets that swirl around the world's most deadly and misunderstood marine predator. Through dramatic footage and interviews, explore why and how sharks bite.