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Best Easy Day Hikes Pinnacles National Park (Regional Hiking Series)
by Linda Mullally David MullallyBest Easy Day Hikes Pinnacles National Park includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for seventeen easy-to-follow trails that follow charming creeks and disappear into dense pine forests. Look inside for:* Casual hikes to full-day adventures* After-dinner strolls to full-day hikes* Hikes for everyone, including families* Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps* Trail Finder for best hikes for dogs, children, lake lovers, and great views.* GPS coordinates
Soldier, Sister, Spy, Scout: Women Soldiers and Patriots on the Western Frontier
by Chris Enss Joann ChartierFrom the earliest days of the western frontier, women heeded the call to go west along with their husbands, sweethearts, and parents. Many of these women were attached to the army camps and outposts that dotted the prairies. Some were active participants in the skirmishes and battles that took place in the western territories. Each of these women-wives, mothers, daughters, laundresses, soldiers, and shamans-risked their lives in unsettled lands, facing such challenges as bearing children in primitive conditions and defying military orders in an effort to save innocent people.Soldier, Sister, Spy, Scout tells the story of twelve such brave women-Buffalo Soldiers, scouts, interpreters, nurses, and others-who served their country in the early frontier. These heroic women displayed a depth of courage and physical bravery not found in many men of the time. Their remarkable commitment and willingness to throw off the constraints of nineteenth-century conventions helped build the west for generations to come.
Nashville Food Crawls: Touring the Neighborhoods One Bite and Libation at a Time (Food Crawls)
by Holly StewartNashville Food Crawls takes the reader on a fun, tasty culinary tour. Discover the hidden gems and long-standing institutions of Nashville neighborhoods. Experience more than 13 crawls, each featuring 3-8 establishments centered on a neighborhood or theme. Each tour is the complete recipe for a great night out, the perfect tourist day, a new way to experience your own city, or simply food porn and great stories to enjoy from home.
Hawai'i Off the Beaten Path® (Off the Beaten Path Series)
by Sean PagerTired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you&’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, Hawai'i Off the Beaten Path shows you the Aloha State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to cultural attractions you never knew existed.Hike through the natural splendor of Waipio Valley to reach Hiilawe Falls, the longest unbroken waterfall descent in Hawai'i at 1,200 feet.Follow Jack London&’s trail on Kalae Stables&’ &“world-famous Moloka'i mule ride&” to Kalaupapa Peninsula.Dine like a local with a &“plate lunch&” from Cafe 100, Hilo&’s first drive-in.So if you&’ve &“been there, done that&” one too many times, forget the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
Yellowstone National Park Cookbook: 125 Delicious Recipes by Yellowstone National Park
by Durrae JohanekGreat food, stories, and history make a memorable feast in this unique cookbook. More than a dozen park personalities share their favorite recipes while telling a little bit about their lives in the world&’s first national park. We hear from such people as Suzanne Lewis, the park&’s first female superintendent; Xanterra chef Jim Chapman from the kitchens in the park lodges; as well as botanists, photographers, tour guides and more. In all, this book dishes up 125 unforgettable recipes, each one flavored by the wonder of Yellowstone.
Hiking Wisconsin: A Guide to the State's Greatest Hikes (State Hiking Guides Series)
by Kevin Revolinski Eric HansenProfiles 64 of the best hikes in the state. Detailed maps and directions and a superb selection of day hikes and overnight trips make this book accessible to all hiking enthusiasts, from families out for a summer walk in the woods to outdoor fanatics.
Killer Looks: The Forgotten History of Plastic Surgery in Prisons
by Zara StoneKiller Looks is the definitive story about the long-forgotten practice of providing free nose jobs, face-lifts, breast implants, and other physical alterations to prisoners, the idea being that by remodeling the face you remake the man. From the 1920s up to the mid-1990s, half a million prison inmates across America, Canada, and the U.K willingly went under the knife, their tab picked up by the government. In the beginning, this was a haphazard affair -- applied inconsistently and unfairly to inmates, but entering the 1960s, a movement to scientifically quantify the long-term effect of such programs took hold. And, strange as it may sound, the criminologists were right: recidivism rates plummeted. In 1967, a three-year cosmetic surgery program set on Rikers Island saw recidivism rates drop 36% for surgically altered offenders. The program, funded by a $240,000 grant from the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, was led by Dr. Michael Lewin, who ran a similar program at Sing-Sing prison in 1953. Killer Looks draws on the intersectionality of socioeconomic success, racial bias, the prison industry complex and the fallacy of attractiveness to get to the heart of how appearance and societal approval creates self-worth, and uncovers deeper truths of beauty bias, inherited racism, effective recidivism programs, and inequality.,
Three Plays by Monica Wood: Papermaker, The Half-Light, Saint Dad
by Monica WoodFrom award-winning novelist Monica Wood comes a masterful collection of three plays that shattered attendance records and captured hearts across New England. In this powerful trilogy, Wood explores the complex bonds of family, the weight of secrets, and the transformative power of human connection. From a tense standoff between mill owners and workers during a bitter strike, to a skeptical professor's unexpected journey into the supernatural, to a family's loving deception of their miraculously recovered father, each play delves deep into the heart of human relationships. These acclaimed works feature: Papermaker: A labor dispute becomes personal when a mill owner and his daughter confront the human cost of their decisions The Half-Light: A rational college professor questions everything she believes about life and death after meeting an unusual psychic Saint Dad: Three siblings navigate love, guilt, and family bonds as they try to protect their father from a difficult truth Written by the 2024 recipient of the Sara Josepha Hale Award for excellence in New England literary arts, these plays have earned both critical acclaim and unprecedented audience attendance at Portland Stage.
North Carolina Off the Beaten Path®: Discover Your Fun (Off the Beaten Path Series)
by Sara PitzerWhether you&’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, North Carolina Off the Beaten Path shows you the Tar Heel State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed––from the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales. So if you&’ve &“been there, done that&” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
Tennessee Off the Beaten Path®: Discover Your Fun (Off the Beaten Path Series)
by Jackie Sheckler FinchTennessee Off the Beaten Path features the things travelers and locals want to see and experience––if only they knew about them. From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales, Tennessee Off the Beaten Path takes the reader down the road less traveled and reveals a side of Tennessee that other guidebooks just don't offer.
Grand Canyon to Hearst Ranch: One Woman's Fight to Save Land in the American West
by Elizabeth AustinFinalist for the 2020 WILLA Literary Award, Creative NonfictionInspired by her first breathtaking trip in the Grand Canyon, Harriet Hunt Burgess dedicated her life to saving land for future generations. Beginning in the 1970s, she persevered through four decades—overcoming daunting obstacles and taking extraordinary risks—to conserve hundreds of thousands of acres of land in the American West.Without Burgess, iconic and irreplaceable landscapes like the Lake Tahoe region and the California coast would be much different today. As Harriet Burgess once explained, &“The land we save is our legacy. It&’s what we give to our children.&” The Grand Canyon was the catalyst for Harriet&’s conservation mission and the spark for Grand Canyon to Hearst Ranch. Author Elizabeth Austin has interwoven her own exhilarating and life-changing dory trip through the depths of the Grand Canyon with the compelling story of Harriet&’s early life and five of her most significant conservation achievements as founder-president of the American Land Conservancy.
Iron Women: The Ladies Who Helped Build the Railroad
by Chris Enss**2022 Will Rogers Medallion Award Silver Winner for Western Non-Fiction**When the last spike was hammered into the steel track of the Transcontinental Railroad on May 10, 1869, at Promontory Point, Utah, Western Union lines sounded the glorious news of the railroad&’s completion from New York to San Francisco. For more than five years an estimated four thousand men mostly Irish working west from Omaha and Chinese working east from Sacramento, moved like a vast assembly line toward the end of the track. Editorials in newspapers and magazines praised the accomplishment and some boasted that the work that &“was begun, carried on, and completed solely by men.&” The August edition of Godey&’s Lady&’s Book even reported &“No woman had laid a rail and no woman had made a survey.&” Although the physical task of building the railroad had been achieved by men, women made significant and lasting contributions to the historic operation. However, the female connection with railroading dates as far back as 1838 when women were hired as registered nurses/stewardesses in passenger cars. Those ladies attended to the medical needs of travelers and also acted as hostesses of sorts helping passengers have a comfortable journey. Beyond nursing and service roles, however, women played a larger part in the actual creation of the rail lines than they have been given credit for. Miss E. F. Sawyer became the first female telegraph operator when she was hired by the Burlington Railroad in Montgomery, Illinois, in 1872. Eliza Murfey focused on the mechanics of the railroad, creating devices for improving the way bearings on a rail wheel attached to train cars responded to the axles. Murfey held sixteen patents for her 1870 invention. In 1879, another woman inventor named Mary Elizabeth Walton developed a system that deflected emissions from the smoke stacks on railroad locomotives. She was awarded two patents for her pollution reducing device. Their stories and many more are included in this illustrated volume celebrating women and the railroad.
The Maddest Idea: An Isaac Biddlecomb Novel (Isaac Biddlecomb Novels)
by James L. NelsonIn the late summer of 1775, General George Washington discovers that his cache of gunpowder has dwindled to a mere nine shots per man. A desperate plan is hatched—to send a ship under the command of Captain Isaac Biddlecomb to Bermuda to capture the British powder known to be there. But the plan is a trap, set by a traitor among the patriots, and one from which even Biddlecomb cannot escape. Washington dispatches his aide-de-camp, Major Edward Fitzgerald, to hunt the traitor down, while Biddlecomb must rely on cunning and seamanship to free his men and the ship, and to capture the gunpowder that is the lifeblood of the fight for liberty.Divided by an ocean but bound by the cause, as well as by their own private fears, Biddlecomb and Fitzgerald must take on a common enemy—the greatest military power on earth.This is a powerful saga of the American Revolution—a stirring maritime adventure in the epic, true-to-life tradition of Patrick O&’Brian.
How Maine Decides: An Insider's Guide to How Ballot Measures Are Won and Lost
by Christian P. PotholmPolitical scholar and avid campaign watcher Christian P. Potholm brings to bear his considerable experience as a political consultant, and his intricate understanding of campaign strategy, in his careful analysis of Maine citizen referenda. In Maine, controversial decisions are often presented directly to voters, so the citizens can decide. Potholm looks at the campaigns from past referenda, delving into the lobbying and manipulation from both sides of each issue. He breaks down tactics and reveals why key votes were either won or lost. It is a fascinating look at this key element of Maine's political system.
Turning Stones: Discovering the Life of Water
by Declan McCabeFor focus, exercise, and pleasant distraction, scientist Declan McCabe takes frequent walks along Vermont's Winooski River. The brief trips provide solitude, grounding, and an opportunity to explore. Slowing down, and observing carefully, reveals diverse life in unexpected places. Each patch of soil, each fallen tree, and every puddle of standing water is a microcosm of life to be appreciated.Turning Stones is a careful look at the mysteries and life that can be found in a river if you just the take the time to look. The more than 50 short essays gathered in this volume provide an astounding look at the rich diversity of life that depends on water. McCabe looks at the unique chemistry of water that makes it essential for all life. He examines a range of life form and looks to the future at ways to preserve clean water for the next generation and beyond.
Hiking Yellowstone National Park: A Guide to More Than 100 Great Hikes
by Bill SchneiderGeysers, paint pots, and glowing blue pools; deep canyons with plunging waterfalls; broad river valleys with seemingly endless views; and tall rugged mountains—Yellowstone National Park is a hiker&’s paradise with more than 800 miles of trails. This updated edition of the classic guidebook has everything you need to explore this gorgeous national treasure.
St. Augustine: A Sketchbook
by Rosamond ParrishSt. Augustine, Florida, is the oldest continuously occupied settlement of European origin in the United States, founded in 1565. Through the use of watercolor and black and white drawings and evocative, informative text, St. Augustine: Sketchbook Journal takes the reader on a journey through the historical neighborhoods with stops at landmarks and other points of interest. The book is an artistic celebration of the city&’s famous Spanish-style architecture as well as the Mediterranean Revival and British Colonial. Beyond the famous architecture, the artist captures the personalities and wildlife of St. Augustine through her delicate work and loving eye.
Route 1: New England
by Dan TobyneStretching from end to end of the thirteen original colonies, from Fort Kent, Maine, to Key West, Florida, the connecting sections of the Atlantic Coast Highway, known as United States Route No. 1, have formed a highway of history for three hundred years. Washington traveled it repeatedly in peace and war. Now the 94-mile section between New York and Philadelphia carries a heavier average traffic than any other road of equal length in the world. Route 1 connects New York, Princeton and Philadelphia, the three cities at which the capital was established in the early years of the Republic, with Washington, the final choice; and it passes near or through nearly all of the Revolutionary battlefields and many of those of the Civil War. It grew from blazed footpaths of the settlement era to its present condition, which the Bureau of Public Roads of the United States Department of Agriculture reports as surfaced for 84 percent of the distance, graded but unsurfaced for 15 percent, and unimproved for less than 1 percent. Work is proceeding on the less improved sections. The motorist traveling the road today is reminded frequently of the life and customs of the early days by the old towns and villages through which Route 1 passes; but they also cannot miss the unique places of interest—coffee shops, gift shops, restaurants, stores, museums, parks, and scenic turnouts—to be found along its whole length. A tour down Route 1 is a trip of history and nostalgia, as well as a slice across American culture, with all its quirks and eccentricities in full bloom.
One Room: Schools and Schoolteachers in the Pioneer West
by Gail L. JennerA fond recollection of the West&’s one-room school houses, this book celebrates an American institution with stories of heroism and perseverance. Illustrated with archival images of classrooms and students, One Room reflects the earnest striving and innocent hopes of pioneers forging communities. Learn about the unsung and yet mythical frontiersmen and women who &“civilized&” the west, the children who attended one-room schools, and the teachers who faced hardships on the frontier, including blizzards, fires, and teaching the three &“R&’s.&”
Best Outdoor Adventures Near Minneapolis and Saint Paul: A Guide to the City's Greatest Hiking, Paddling, and Cycling (Best Adventures Near)
by Joe BaurWho says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike, paddle, or bike ride? Best Outdoor Adventures Near guides detail forty to forty-five of the best hikes, paddles, and bike routes within an hour&’s drive from the Minneapolis and St. Paul area, perfect for the urban and suburbanite who may be hard-pressed to find great outdoor activities close to home.
Adirondack Ghost Stories
by Dennis WebsterAdirondack Ghost Stories features tales of hauntings, apparitions, and the hidden lives of spirits that lurk with the towns and mountains of the Adirondacks. Collecting stories written by well-known local authors, psychics, mediums, ghost hunters, and award-winning short story writers, editor Dennis Webster returns to showcase the uncanny and unnerving presence that all of us – at some time – have felt hovering just behind our shoulder. From the mysterious ghost who walks the shores of White Lake, to the face of the young woman who jumped from the high peaks and now appears on her tombstone, the hauntings at Barkeater Chocolates, the truth about what happened to Troop 48 those decades ago at Camp Russell, and many more, Adirondack Ghost Stories explores the otherworldy happenings that take place in one of the most ancient and mysterious places in the country.
Best Hikes Salt Lake City: The Greatest Vistas, Waterfalls, and Wildflowers (Best Hikes Near Series)
by Lori J. LeeHere are forty-six of the best hikes, nearly all of them within an hour&’s drive of Salt Lake City, Utah—from Deseret Peak to Waterfall Canyon. The hikes offer unbeatable views, waterfalls, mountain lakes, and fields of wildflowers. Whether you&’re in the mood for an easy nature walk or a day-long hike, this guide offers plenty to choose from:Deseret Peak – Highest peak in the Stansbury RangeFrary Peak – Highest peak on Antelope IslandBrighton Lakes Tour – World-class wildflower displaysFerguson Canyon – The lesser known canyonMount Timpanogos – The beloved trail of the WasatchDiamond Fork Hot Springs – Natural hot springsEach hike features full-color photos; a brief route description; thorough directions to the trailhead (GPS coordinates included); a detailed, full-color trail map; and at-a-glance information on distance and difficulty level, hiking time, canine compatibility, and fees and permits. Inside you&’ll also find a Trail Finder that categorizes each hike (e.g., for attractions such as best hikes for peak baggers, best view hikes, best easy access hikes, best hikes for dogs, best hikes for children, and best hikes for waterfalls); Green Tips; and information about local lore, points of interest, and the area&’s array of wildlife.
Mysteries and Legends of Utah: True Stories Of The Unsolved And Unexplained (Myths and Mysteries Series)
by Michael O'ReillyFrom Jedediah Smith's final moments to persistent rumors of bigfoot, from the rise of an unlikely uranium magnate to the mysterious end of Butch Cassidy, this selection of twelve stories from Utah's past explores some of the Beehive State's most compelling mysteries and debunks some of its most famous myths.
Our Favorite Apple Recipes
by Gooseberry PatchFrom Apple Pancakes to Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and, of course, Grandma's Apple Pies that are sure to get mouths watering and tastebuds tingling!
The Mental ABCs of Pitching: A Handbook for Performance Enhancement
by H.A. DorfmanAuthor H.A. Dorfman brings his years of expertise as instructor/counselor with the A's, Marlins, and Devil Rays to provide an easy-to-use, A-to-Z handbook which will give insight and instruction on how to pitch to peak performance at every level of the game. Perfect for pitchers who need that extra edge or hitters who want to better understand the mental moves on the mound.With a new foreword by Rick Wolff!