Books published by publisher Thunder Bay

Although The Alamo fell in the early morning of March 6, 1836, the death of the Alamo defenders has come to symbolize courage and sacrifice for the cause of liberty. The memories of James Bowie, Davy Crockett, and William B. Travis are as powerful today as when the Texan Army routed Santa Anna to the cry "Remember the Alamo!" This book is more than a tribute to those who fell defending the mission. It is a thoroughly researched, vividly illustrated, objective description of the circumstances building up to and leading from that stand. By using contemporary writings, this history describes the political and military organizations of both sides, the weapons and equipment available to them, and the enduringly famous personalities involved, creating a vivid picture of this dramatic battle and the period in which it was fought.

The Bible has had an immeasurable impact on Western culture. The New Illustrated Companion to the Bible distills the essence of this great work in 350 beautiful color illustrations, commentaries on the major stories, places, characters and events of the Bible, from the Garden of Eden and the suffering of Job to the Last Supper and the Book of Revelation. In addition, this book provides an informative and detailed treatment of the life of Jesus, his teachings, his importance in history, and the early years of the Church.

The natives call it simply "the City." This is the story of the changing face of San Francisco, and how it has become one of the most picturesque cities in the world. Seventy modern color photographs are compared side-by-side with seventy archival photographs from the 1850s to the 1950s. While focusing on famous vistas and familiar landmarks, it also explores well-known neighborhoods. The Then and Now series includes: New York, Washington, Boston, and San Francisco.

Have you ever come face to face with a snow leopard? Gone swimming with a Yangtze River dolphin? No? Well, now you can venture into the wild — across every continent, in the air, on the land, and in the sea — to discover some of the most amazing animals in the world.• The new Spotlight Interactive book, In the Wild, takes ou places you can only dream of, to see animals that are extremely rare — and in many instances, endangered.• This unique guide features an innovative fold-out touch-screen with fiber optic lights that pin-point animals’ habitats with the touch of a button.• Twenty amazing animals are located on an interactive world map — simply touch a button to see where these creatures live and listen to the sounds they make in the wild.• You’ll learn about over 100 different animals, big and small — including some of the most endangered on the planet: giant pandas, blue whales, leatherback turtles, Galapagos penguins, and the American burying beetle.• Discover what conservation efforts are taking place and learn how you too can help save these animals from possible extinction.

Have you ever come face to face with a snow leopard? Gone swimming with a Yangtze River dolphin? No? Well, now you can venture into the wild — across every continent, in the air, on the land, and in the sea — to discover some of the most amazing animals in the world.• The new Spotlight Interactive book, In the Wild, takes ou places you can only dream of, to see animals that are extremely rare — and in many instances, endangered.• This unique guide features an innovative fold-out touch-screen with fiber optic lights that pin-point animals’ habitats with the touch of a button.• Twenty amazing animals are located on an interactive world map — simply touch a button to see where these creatures live and listen to the sounds they make in the wild.• You’ll learn about over 100 different animals, big and small — including some of the most endangered on the planet: giant pandas, blue whales, leatherback turtles, Galapagos penguins, and the American burying beetle.• Discover what conservation efforts are taking place and learn how you too can help save these animals from possible extinction.

The harmonica is a free reed wind instrument that was developed in Europe during the nineteenth century. It is played by blowing and drawing air through the instrument, in either one or multiple holes at a time for different effects. It gained popularity through various musical genres, including folk, blues, jazz, country and good old rock and roll. Learn a brief history, how to clean and maintain your instrument, and how to play some classic favorites.- A classic instrument to add to your musical repertoire.- Learn all the essentials of the harmonica with this one compact, deluxe set.Feeling blue? Harmonica offers everything you need to play one of America’s favorite instruments.

Twenty origami animal models from master paper engineer Joost Langeveld will have you bending and creasing paper in many new and interesting ways. This kit gives you all the materials you need to become adept at creating an array of creatures such as ladybugs, birds, turtles, pandas, penguins, and more! Dive into the step-by-step instruction book and enjoy detailed diagrams and colorful photos to help you perfect each fold. Animal Origami is a great way to leave an impression with a tip at a restaurant, or just to amaze your friends!