Most Popular Books by Kevin Cunningham

The Better Together series presents an introductory look at some of nature''s most exciting cooperative pairs. Goby Fish and Pistol Shrimp explores the close mutualistic relationship between the two aquatic creatures. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.

The Better Together series presents an introductory look at some of nature''s most exciting cooperative pairs. Honeyguide Birds and Ratels explores the close mutualistic relationship between the two animals. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a volcanologist. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

The Better Together series presents an introductory look at some of nature''s most exciting cooperative pairs. Stick Insects and Ants explores the close mutualistic relationship between the two insects. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.

Both a worker and a wonder, the Asian elephant has lived side by side with people for thousands of years. But habitat loss, hunting, and climate change have pushed Asia’s largest land animal onto the endangered species list. Asian Elephants, part of the Animals in Danger series, details what science tells us about the pachyderm and its complex everyday life. Beautiful illustrations and engaging text tell the fascinating story of an intelligent giant that plays a central role in its ecosystem.

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a video game designer. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

As we take closer looks at the world that we live in today, there are a lot of things we can see, but we might have a hard time making sense of those things that are seen. Our society is ever changing and morally degrading its way into things...The only recourse of action to take is a serious introspection to...be responsible for the things that are left undone and unaccounted for. Our world is in dire need of repair and restoration and it must begin within the confines of our immediate families...We must start with the head and roots of our family, which is the Man.One of God''s most effective and greatest resources is a man who is fully dedicated and willing to stand in the gap and call those things which be not as though they were. All it takes is one man!

We are paying new attention to the old idea that we should treat animals better. Eating a meatless diet is more popular than ever. People from philosophers to musicians work to end laboratory testing on animals. Yet animals provide us with food and clothing. Medical treatments tested on rats and chimpanzees save lives every day. Is it impossible for humans to live without using animals? Or should we stop making animals serve us? Should We Treat Animals Better? travels through history to provide readers with the wisdom and skills they need to think about one of today’s biggest issues.

Fashion icon. Admired businessperson. Immigrant success story. Carolina Herrera turned her eye for style and love of clothes into a billion-dollar company. This book in the Notable Hispanic Americans series follows the legendary designer from her childhood in Venezuela to her rise to the top of American fashion. Herrerau0092s life included friendships with celebrities and First Ladies. But her decision to start a fashion business brought her face-to-face with a high-pressure career and the need to balance work with raising a family.

Mountain gorillas are one of our closest animal relatives. But human activity has pushed the species close to extinction. Animals in Danger: Mountain Gorillas presents an in-depth look at the intelligent great ape. The latest scientific information describes the mountain gorilla’s everyday life and place in the environment. On-the-ground reports reveal how local people team with experts to find solutions to the serious problems that endanger the apes. In addition, images take readers up close to the shy animals. Extras like maps and inside facts provide a wealth of information on mountain gorillas and the threats to their future.

Killed for their horns, Africa’s black rhinos face extinction. The species has made a comeback with human help. But hunters and lack of space still threaten its survival. The Animals in Danger series presents Black Rhinos, an all-around guide to the fascinating two-horned giant. Cutting-edge science helps tell the inside story of the black rhino’s habits and personality. Eyewitness reports offer a look at the work to save the species. In addition, images and extra features like maps and a glossary help readers understand black rhinos and how human actions affect the animal’s present and future.

Plato said, “He whom love touches not walks in darkness.” But trying to understand love has left us in the dark for thousands of years. How does something that touches us all create so much confusion? What Is Love? tells how philosophers (and everyone else) have answered one of life’s most important questions. From ancient battles to pop songs, thinkers have approached love as a problem to solve. Yet love is also an action word that becomes an unstoppable force in people’s lives. Filled with wisdom and storytelling, What Is Love? boldly explores our quest to understand love’s purpose and power.

Unable to skate and surrounded by sports fans who cared more about Evel Knievel than hockey, Kevin Cunningham became obsessed with the Chicago Blackhawks as a confused eight year old. He has no idea why. Yet from that moment on he embarked on a fan’s journey that absorbed his childhood, destroyed his GPA, and made him seriously weigh romance against an away game at Calgary. What explains this fascination? Home Ice combines memoir and history to explore how the mysteries of Blackhawks fandom explain big questions like tribal belonging, masculinity, and why you would ever trade Chris Chelios. In recounting the team’s—and his own—wins and losses (and ties), Cunningham covers everything from Keith Magnuson’s bachelor pad to the grim early aughts to Patrick Kane’s Cup-winner. Throughout, he explores how we come to love the things we love. Funny and touching, Home Ice is one Blackhawk fan’s attempt to understand why sports fandom is utterly ridiculous and entirely necessary.

Find out how and where computers are manufactured and the journey they take before they end up in homes, schools and offices.

Examines the history of democracy, elections, presidential elections, and citizens'' role in participating.

Recounts the life and accomplishments of the celebrated tennis player, coach, author, and activist.

For generations we learned myths about Native Americans: that they lived in widely scattered groups of hunter-gatherers and as low-level farmers, lacked science and technology, were at best simple people who had no history and never evolved, and at worst bloodthirsty savages. But groundbreaking research is destroying these myths-and altering our perceptions. In the Andes, the Inca created an empire that stretched from Chile to the frontier of Colombia and included a messenger service and food warehouses. The Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan had running water and painted streets and canals bustling with traders and religious tourists. In the Yucatan, the Maya carved whole cities out of forest; in the desert southwest, the Hohokam made the desert bloom. And throughout the hemisphere, native peoples from hundreds of distinct cultures practiced astronomy, invented the canoe and cotton clothes, transformed the Amazon into a vast orchard, and used thousands of plants-from avocado to zucchini, from corn to tobacco-destined to change the entire world. Book jacket.

Did you know that popular cola drinks are bottled, produced, and sold in countries all over the world? Readers will be introduced to the history of cola drinks and learn how American cola companies produce their soft drinks and sell them worldwide.

Presents an overview of the heritage and culture of Canadian Americans and discusses their impact on American society.

Explores the video game industry and what it takes to create video games.

The most faithful adaptation of Louisa May Alcott''s Little Women for the theater -- and for the casual reader... Adapting a beloved 400+ page novel for the stage presents a challenge: can any theatrical version really stay true to the heart and spirit of Alcott''s timeless "story about girls"? Many dramatized versions (both stage and screen) eliminate critical events, or even stop at the first half of the book, leaving you wondering: "Huh? What happens to Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy next? Where are my favorite scenes?" Kevin Cunningham''s full-length play version of Little Women is different: all the dialogue (and even the stage directions) are taken directly from the novel you love, preserving intact the full journeys of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. From their forlorn "Merry Christmas" through their heartaches, disagreements, tragedies, and joys; meeting new friends and finding their "heart''s true loves"; taking their "pilgrim''s journeys" from selfishness to compassion -- Little Women: The Play includes all the essential elements of Alcott''s story. Louisa May Alcott -- An Important Character in Her Own Right Capturing the novel faithfully in a dramatic format is one thing. But, as Greta Gerwig has also realized, Alcott''s story is even more remarkable when seen in its context: as a groundbreaking novel for girls produced by a woman writer in an era when boy''s books were the only game in town, and female writers were third-class citizens. It''s easy to forget that Little Women became the literary sensation of its time. It was the Harry Potter series of its era, with Louisa May as her day''s J. K. Rowling. The success of the novel forever freed her from writing lurid novels (like A Long Fatal Love Chase) -- but it almost cost her her health. Little Women: The Play incorporates this remarkable history in three additional scenes that frame the story of the novel. Louisa May Alcott appears onstage, along with her publisher Thomas Niles Jr., to commission and discuss the progress of the book. The novel we love unfolds onstage as the creation of the author herself. Details for Theatrical Productions The cast includes distinct roles for 7 men and 8 women, but a number of the parts can be double- or triple-cast (or given to Louisa May Alcott, acting out the part as part of her writing process). The play is designed for presentation in a black box theater, so it is carefully constructed to require only a single set, with a few distinct playing areas. The paperback version of the book (but not the Kindle eBook) includes three appendices useful for groups hoping to produce the play: an acting plot, showing which roles appear in which scenes; a list of set pieces (furniture, etc.) used in a typical production; a detailed list of props and sound cues, listed by what scenes they appear in. Groups looking to stage Alcott''s story as she wrote it need look no further. Little Women: The Play is pure Alcott, distilled. Scroll back up and order your copy today. -- And break a leg! Fun for the Casual Reader Too Like audience members of the staged production, casual readers too will find that Little Women: The Play is a great way to experience the essence of the novel without having to make your way through the original''s 400+ pages. There is of course no substitute for reading the full novel, but here is the next best thing -- a reading experience that faithfully conveys the quintessence of Louisa May Alcott''s story. Scroll back up and order your copy today. -- And happy reading!

A True Book-The Thirteen Colonies Are you thrilled by true adventure stories? do you wonder how our founding fathers conquered the wilds of North America to create the United States? You''ll experience it all in these books that tell the story of the brave men and women who escaped tyranny from across the ocean to forge a new world in 13 colonies that led to the birth of the United States of America.

Why did the Zuni raise turkeys? The Zuni kept turkeys for their feathers, which were used for many purposes. They ate turkey only if other food was scarce. Inside, You''ll Find: Zuni gardens shaped liked waffles; Maps, a timeline, photos-and the bravery of Zuni firefighters; Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you! Book jacket.

Learn about the Wampanoag tribe.

A True Book-The Thirteen Colonies Are you thrilled by true adventure stories? do you wonder how our founding fathers conquered the wilds of North America to create the United States? You''ll experience it all in these books that tell the story of the brave men and women who escaped tyranny from across the ocean to forge a new world in 13 colonies that led to the birth of the United States of America.

Learn about the Sioux tribe and how they dealt with expeditioners.

Provides a history of Connecticut, from its beginnings as an English colony to its involvement in the American Revolution and its admittance into the United States in 1788.

What cause the Great Depression? How did the Lewis and Clark Expedition change our contry forever? With fascinating history and stunning images, Cornerstones of Freedom offers you an intriguing and in-depth look at the ideas, people, and events that have shaped our nation.

Describes the decision of the Pilgrims to leave Plymouth, England, aboard the Mayflower in 1620, their arduous journey across the Atlantic, their struggle to settle in Massachusetts, and the impact of their settlement on later generations.

Relates the history of the Colony of Delaware from its founding by David Pietersen de Vries in 1631 to its statehood in 1787.

Being a man or operating in manhood principles is not something that is optional or can be legislative. It is a high calling to execute dominant authority on things in society or in families that operate in a "lower" order of thinking or behavior. manhood Matters addresses these tenets as well as give viable solutions to overcome these barriers. This is a must-read for every man, woman, pastor and community leader!

How did some Ute men style their hair? They wore their hair in braids, which were often wrapped with fur strips. Inside, You''ll Find: An instrument the Ute believe sounds like the growl of a bear; Maps, a timeline, photos-and how the Ute became one of the wealthiest Native American groups; Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you! Book jacket.

Mathematicians throughout the centuries discover ways to measure.

Presents the history of the first settlers of Georgia, from 1732 when King George II sent settlers there to 1788 when it joined the United States.

A True Book-The Thirteen Colonies Are you thrilled by true adventure stories? do you wonder how our founding fathers conquered the wilds of North America to create the United States? You''ll experience it all in these books that tell the story of the brave men and women who escaped tyranny from across the ocean to forge a new world in 13 colonies that led to the birth of the United States of America.

A True Book-The Thirteen Colonies Are you thrilled by true adventure stories? do you wonder how our founding fathers conquered the wilds of North America to create the United States? You''ll experience it all in these books that tell the story of the brave men and women who escaped tyranny from across the ocean to forge a new world in 13 colonies that led to the birth of the United States of America.

A True Book-The Thirteen Colonies Are you thrilled by true adventure stories? do you wonder how our founding fathers conquered the wilds of North America to create the United States? You''ll experience it all in these books that tell the story of the brave men and women who escaped tyranny from across the ocean to forge a new world in 13 colonies that led to the birth of the United States of America.

The Our Government and Citizenship series inspires young readers to learn about the development and structure of American government as well as their rights and responsibilities as U.S. citizens. These books provide kids with an interesting and insightful view of the important roles lawmakers and average citizens play in protecting the freedoms that form the basis of our national heritage.

Deep in the Ilen''dril forest, four elves began their trial to become guardians of their treetop village. When news arrived that their home had been invaded by the undead, they raced back to find their blackened bodies burning in pyres. An initiate named Fayne had rushed to his lovers room to discover her dead, a clean cut across her throat. Finding a mysterious note on her body, he must now become the apprentice to a necromancer if he is to revive his fallen love.Can he withstand the corruption of the dark arts in a mission to resurrect her, or will he succumb to evil?