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Hiking with Kids Idaho: 50 Great Hikes for Families
by Holly HorchThrough fifty curated hikes with maps and photographs, Hiking with Kids Idaho provides more than just a collection of easy hikes for families. It&’s a collection of bucket-list explorations to enjoy from toddlerhood through the teen years across the state. Organized around location, the book features 50 easily accessible day hike locations, with each hike featuring color photos and maps.Hiking with Kids Idaho will keep its young participants engaged with tips on cool scavenger hunts; how to identify various animals, fun facts about the history of the land, and more.Inside you&’ll find: Detailed hike descriptions Easy-to-follow maps for every route Information on restrooms, stroller compatibility, and trail users. Color photos to help your kids envision themselves on the trail
Wisdom of the Renaissance
by Michael K. KelloggAn overview and appreciation of Renaissance literature for lay readers that takes account of major intellectual trends, various genres, and key historical figures of the period.This engaging survey of important works spanning the lives of Petrarch (1304-1374) to Shakespeare (1564-1616) reveals the depth of thought and the diversity of expression that characterized the Renaissance. The author examines poetry, philosophical treatises, essays, letters, novels, comedies, and dramas, documenting the unique array of evolving concerns that drove the Renaissance search for wisdom.Beginning with Petrarch's rejection of scholasticism and attempt to give new life to classical learning, Kellogg shows how medieval ideas were transformed and transcended at an increasingly rapid pace. Erasmus's calls for modest reforms led to the Reformation and the Counter-Reformation, which divided and ravaged much of Europe. Machiavelli's frank pragmatism was countered by the utopian irony of Thomas More. And Castiglione's ideal courtier perfects the ideal of Renaissance self-fashioning. All of these figures lay the groundwork for the four towering authors with whom the book ends: Rabelais, Montaigne, Cervantes, and Shakespeare, each of whom contributes to a post-Renaissance view of humanity and of personal identity that is the beginning of modernism.Only two centuries passed between Petrarch and Shakespeare, but they are without doubt the two most transformative centuries in the history of thought.
Best Easy Day Hikes Hawaii: Kauai (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
by Suzanne SwedoBest Easy Day Hikes Hawaii: Kauai includes detailed maps and concise descriptions for nineteen easy-to-follow hikes on the Garden Island of Kauai. These easy hikes will please all skill levels, from children to mountaineers. Discover a stunning landscape of deep valleys dripping with mist, pools fed by waterfalls, and views of some of the world&’s most beautiful canyons and shorelines.Look inside for:• Twenty-minute strolls to four-hour adventures• Hikes for everyone, including families• Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps• Hawaiian language essentials• GPS coordinates
Harvest Homestyle Meals
by Gooseberry PatchIt's autumn again! We love this time of year when colorful leaves are rustling underfoot. Farmers' markets are filled with juicy apples, orange pumpkins and so much other ripe produce, ready to turn into delicious family-pleasing dishes.For Harvest Homestyle Meals, we've gathered over 230 easy recipes from home cooks just like you. Get the day off to a great start with Pumpkin French Toast...yum! At lunchtime, a big kettle of nutritious Farmstand Vegetable Soup and a basket of Cheddar Garlic Bread Sticks will warm everyone up on the chilliest days.On busy weeknights, 20-Minute Spaghetti, Green Chile Baked Burritos and Harvest Grains Chicken Stir-Fry are sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Jaclyn's Stromboli is perfect for sharing with family & friends...even pack it to go. On Thanksgiving, serve a splendid dinner starring Herbed Roast Turkey & Gravy. Round out meals anytime with favorites like Delicious Scalloped Potatoes, Creamy Parmesan Spinach and Autumn Pear Salad.Autumn brings parties for back-to-school, tailgating and Halloween, so treat everyone to Aunt Maxine's Cheese Log, Tasty Taco Tarts and Cranberry-Walnut Cheese Ball. For sweet endings, we've included yummy desserts like Nona's Frosty Apple Bites, Fudge Brownie Muffins and Kary's Pumpkin Cobbler...they'll love it!You'll find easy-to-follow directions using familiar ingredients, plus tips for making every occasion special and a collection of sweet autumn memories.
Ben Franklin's Philadelphia: A Guide
by Tom HuntingtonThis unique, user-friendly guide follows Benjamin Franklin's footsteps through Philadelphia. The author takes a chronological journey through surviving landmarks from the Founding Father's time and the sites that preserve his legacy today. On his way, he speaks to curators, park rangers, and even Franklin impersonators to tell the story of this fascinating American icon.• Visitor information on Franklin sites• Convenient walking tour• Helpful maps
Idiots Revisited: Catching Up with the Red Sox Who Won the 2004 World Series
by Ian BrowneTen years later, MLB.com writer Ian Browne caught up with many of the men from that never-say-die squad and wove their memories of the season, the playoffs, and their subsequent lives with his own journalism to create a book that is both poignant and hugely entertaining. Woven around the 2004 memories and insights of Derek Lowe, Keith Foulke, Dave Roberts, Gabe Kapler, Pedro Martinez, Johnny Damon, Mark Bellhorn, Tim Wakefield, Terry Francona, Theo Epstein, and others.A marvelous gift and profoundly satisfying read for Red Sox fans.
Lobster Therapy and Moose Pick-Up Lines
by Mike Lynch David Jacobson Jeff Pert Bill WoodmanPoking fun at everyone from the locals, to folks from away, and even to the wildlife, LobsterTherapy collects more than 100 cartoons from five of Maine&’s best artists working in the field.It&’ll leave you in stitches and just might help lower your blood pressure the next time you&’restuck on Route 1 or I-95.
Best Easy Bike Rides Washington, DC (Best Bike Rides Series)
by Martin FernandezWashington DC has an abundance of bike paths, roads, parks, and trails that provide a wonderful cycling experience for the entire family. Best Easy Bike Rides Washington DC includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for twenty easy-to-follow rides. Look inside for:One-hour rides to half-day adventuresRides for everyone, including familiesMile-by-mile directions and clear trail mapsTrail Finder for best rides for foliage, waterfalls, and great viewsGPS coordinates
Spooky Christmas: And Other Haunted Holidays (Spooky)
by S. E. SchlosserGrab an eggnog, gather &’round the fireplace and get ready for twenty-five creepy tales of ghostly hauntings, eerie happenings, and other strange holiday occurrences from times past! Holiday folklore traditions from around the United States are kept alive in these expert retellings by master storyteller S. E. Schlosser and through artist Paul G. Hoffman&’s evocative illustrations. Ghosts, vampires, werewolves, and witches populate the pages of this compelling holiday collection. From Hanukkah and Christmas to Three Kings Day and New Year's, these spooky stories will have you looking over your shoulder again and again.
Paddling Idaho: A Guide to the State's Best Paddling Routes (Paddling Series)
by Greg StahlIdaho&’s rivers hold a wealth of riches for avid paddlers, floaters, and anglers. Paddling Idaho features the best river trips for the perfect paddle, whether it is a half-day or a full-day trip. History buffs will appreciate the sidebars detailing local information. Look inside to find:Full-color photosGPS coordinatesDetailed river descriptionsMaps showing access points and river milesLevel of difficulty, optimal flows, rapids, and other hazardsHistorical informationFor more than twenty-five years, FalconGuides® have set the standard for outdoor guidebooks. Written by top experts, each guide invites you to experience the adventure and beauty of the outdoors.
All Time Favorite Recipes from South Carolina Cooks (Regional Cooks)
by Gooseberry PatchAll-Time-Favorite Recipes from South Carolina Cooks has tried & true recipes for every meal of the day, plus yummy party treats and delicious desserts.·Easy-to-make dishes, with great taste you expect from Gooseberry Patch·Family-pleasing meals like burgers, casseroles, salads and more·Fun trivia about the Palmetto State that you'll love to read and share·Time-saving tips and helps to get meals on the table in a jiffy169 Recipes.
Best Easy Day Hikes Yellowstone National Park (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
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 the best easy day hikes in this gorgeous national treasure.
Best Wildflower Hikes New Mexico: A Guide to the Area's Greatest Wildflower Hiking Adventures (Wildflower Series)
by Christina M. SelbyBest Wildflower Hikes New Mexico is the ultimate guide to the greatest nature adventures in the Land of Enchantment. Wildflower descriptions and full-color photography throughout complement detailed hiking profiles and maps to over forty scenic routes. Written by naturalist and outdoor writer Christina Selby, Best Wildflower Hikes New Mexico introduces readers to the spectacular beauty of the American Southwest.
Beyond Their Years: Stories of Sixteen Civil War Children
by Scotti CohnSometimes a war's greatest heroes are its survivors, those who manage to forge new lives despite the tragedy they have experienced. For the sixteen unsung heroes profiled in Beyond Their Years, surviving also meant surrendering their childhood. These children found themselves on the edge of the fray - both in combat and in the throes of daily life - helping, or simply enduring, as best their interrupted youths allowed. Their behind-the-scenes stories illustrate what it was really like for children during the Civil War. Meet Ransom Powell, a thirteen-year-old drummer boy who survived grueling Confederate prison camps; writer and patriot Maggie Campbell, only eight years old when the war ended; Ulysses S. Grant's son Jesse, who rode proudly alongside Abraham Lincoln's son Tad and Ella Sheppard, daughter of a slave mother and a freed father, who lived through the backlash of slave rebellions. Each of these young survivors' lives represent an amazing contribution to the war effort and to postbellum life. Learn the inspiring stories of these American children who displayed courage, devotion, and wisdom beyond their years.
Connecticut's Black Soldiers, 1775-1783
by David O. WhiteBlack soldiers of the American Revolution? Not a credible statement in light of what most Americans have read about the Revolutionary War. We have heard of Casimir Pulaski the Pole, Marquis de Lafayette the Frenchman, and Baron von Steuben the German, but not black participants. Yet, close to 5,000 blacks did fight in the war against the British, and others served as laborers, spies, and guides. The absence in our general histories of their activities in this struggle lies with the misconception that the Afro-American has contributed little or nothing towards the creation of the United States and its subsequent development, for in most studies made of the Revolutionary era, there has been little impulse to search for evidences of service by blacks, except perhaps to note the existence of slavery. Histories of Connecticut have generally treated the Revolution in a similar manner. Few of them have acknowledged the contributions of the black soldier. This is partially true because the story of Connecticut's black participant is one about the regular foot soldier in the Revolution and not about the men who led him into battle or the political leaders who guided the nation. And it is these men who most often fill the pages of our history books. As one phase of the Bicentennial observation, The American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of Connecticut has authorized scholars in a wide range of study to write a series of monographs on the broadly defined Revolutionary Era of 1763 to 1787. These monographs [appeared] yearly beginning in 1973 through 1980. Emphasis is placed upon the birth of the nation, rather than on the winning of independence on the field of battle.
New Hampshire Off the Beaten Path®
by Stillman Rogers Barbara RogersTired of the same old tourist traps?Discover the Granite State with New Hampshire Off the Beaten Path®, inside you&’ll find: Destinations you never knew existed, from tucked-away hiking trails in Portsmouth to the best Cinnamon buns in New England at Green Acres General Store. Unique Experiences: take a ride up Mount Washington on the infamous cog railway or go deep sea fishing on the South Coast. Insider Knowledge on the best of the best from a local expert. Amanda Silva takes the guesswork out of planning your trip with her sharp roundup of all the best eateries, experiences, and essential spots you cannot miss. Practical information that goes beyond an internet search.Find out how to get there and get around by car, train, ship, or guided tours. Thorough overview of the State&’s famous residents, fairs, events, history, and culture. So, if you&’ve &‘been there, done that&’ one two many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path®
A Classic Adirondack Paddle: Including a Visit with Noah John Rondeau the Hermit of Cold River Flow
by William J. O'HernIn June 1946, a troop of Boy Scouts from Wayne, Pennsylvanian began planning a canoe paddle that none would ever forget. Paoli Troop 1&’s route took them on what is today the Adirondack Ninety-mile Canoe Classic from Old Forge to Saranac Lake. This is also the first section of today&’s Northern Forest Canoe Trail, considered the waterway equivalent of the Appalachian Trail, which extends via rivers, streams, lakes, and carries to Fort Kent, Maine. Three of the scouts, Herb &“Hobey&” Henderson, George Aman, and Bill McClear compiled the photo journal and dedicated it to future scouts who might read it. Hobey kept the log and the memories of the fifteen scouts&’ experiences in a bureau drawer for decades, finally presenting it in 2011 to Paoli Troop 1 on its 100th anniversary. It seems somewhat of a miracle that Author William J. O&’Hern discovered the journal, with the help of Dick and Hobey Henderson, and realized that its publication would be especially meaningful to those who enjoy canoeing and hiking in the same area today. Readers can only imagine how much the boys in the journal – now elderly men – enjoy reliving the adventure that was carefully preserved in words and photographs by their fellow scouts and now will be further preserved for later generations in this small publication.
White Plains: A Novel
by David HicksFlynn Hawkins is a graduate assistant at a prestigious university, on his way to greatness and wisdom. But in the aftermath of 9/11, Flynn leaves his unhappy marriage and beloved children, resigns his teaching position and heads west, only to get lost in his guilt and in the mountains of Colorado. When he ends up stuck overnight in a snow drift during a blizzard on the Continental Divide, he realizes he needs to remake himself into the kind of man his children need him to be. With wit and insight, David Hicks turns a compassionate but unblinking eye on what it means to be human—to be lost while putting yourself back together again, to be cowardly while being brave, to fail and fail again on the way to something that might be success.
It Happened in Washington: Remarkable Events that Shaped History (It Happened in the West)
by James A. CrutchfieldIn It Happened in Washington you'll sail the seas along Washington's rugged coast, explore the untamed wilderness of the U.S.-Canada border, and climb to the summit of Mount Rainier. This collection includes thirty-three extraordinary episodes from Evergreen State history.
101 Outdoor Adventures to Have Before You Grow Up
by Stacy Tornio Jack TornioBe an adventurous kid! Conquer a rock wall, go ziplining, create a geocache at your favorite nature hangout, camp without a tent. Most importantly, get your hands dirty. 101 Outdoor Adventures to Have Before You Grow Up offers up season-by-season activities, games, and challenges to get kids in the outdoors and loving it. With a striking visual style meant for big kids, this is the perfect book for that middle-age group who aren&’t little anymore, but haven&’t yet hit those teenage years. Winner of the 2019 National Outdoor Book Award for Children's Books.
Land of the Dead: How the West Changed Death in America
by Terry HamburgThe fabled nineteenth-century migration to the American West was filled with peril and despair. From sailing ship to covered wagon, ambitious young pioneers endured six months of unprecedented, largely unanticipated personal hardship – that is, if they survived the trip. Death was a constant companion and the promised land proved as lethal as it was fickle. Land of the Dead explores how the demands of survival and adaptation during Westward Expansion changed the way we have buried and grieved for our dead in America. That custom was one of many transformations an outlier adolescent culture wrought upon the nation that spawned it.Nowhere did these changes play out more dynamically than in California, particularly in the quintessential American boom city - gold rush San Francisco, which banned burials at the turn of the twentieth century and then decreed the removal of 150,000 privately owned graves, the only major metropolis to execute a complete eviction of its dead. The epic cemetery battle began early, when San Francisco was still a remote, wannabe great city, and raged on for over half a century, replete with fiery polemics, political intrigue, nasty legal wrangling, and divisive elections. Public cemeteries were dispatched quickly but – as time will reveal – hardly well. Private sanctuaries took longer to expunge, and many of its &“residents&” were overlooked in what has been called &“the greatest mass removal of the dead in human history.&” How could the unthinkable happen? And how did other American cities reckon with the now-precious land once dedicated to their dead.In this well-researched and well-told history, Terry Hamburg explores how an &“instant city&” heritage bred that momentous decision and led to the formation of nearby Colma – the largest necropolis in America. Providing a fresh overlay on traditional narratives and revealing a burgeoning nation&’s trends and conflicts, Land of the Dead examines how we relate to our &‘living dead&’ then and now.
Blackfeet Tales of Glacier National Park
by James Willard SchultzIn 1877 Schultz went to Montana for the summer to buffalo hunt. He ended up staying and joining the Blackfeet tribe. He wrote stories that faithfully recorded their culture. These great legends of the Blackfeet will leave you wanting more.
Haunted Arizona: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Grand Canyon State (Haunted Series)
by Charles A. Stansfield Jr.UFOs, ghost trains, and El Chupacabra figure prominently in this collection of eerie tales from the Grand Canyon State. From the arid desert to the population centers of Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona, come a variety of stories and legends, including the phantom of Jack the Ripper, Sedona&’s mysterious magnetic fields, and ghostly—and homicidal—guardians of the Lost Dutchman Mine.
Sinister Chicago: Windy City Secrets, Urban Legends, and Sordid Characters
by Kali Joy CramerThe bone-chilling breeze off Lake Michigan carries unnerving whispers of days gone by.Sinister Chicago chronicles the unknown, unusual, or otherwise unexplained events that have occurred in Chicago&’s short history. Author Kali Joy Cramer uncovers the sinister foundations of Chicago&’s urban legends and unravels the facts around its most notorious murder cases. She looks below the superficial stories of Chicago&’s most infamous characters and chronicles the tragic accidents that left their mark on the city.
Polly Pry: The Woman Who Wrote the West
by Julia BricklinIn 1900, the young and beautiful Leonel Ross Campbell became the first female reporter to work for the Denver Post.As the journalist known as Polly Pry, she ruffled feathers when she worked to free a convicted cannibal and when she battled the powerful Telluride miners&’ union. She was nearly murdered more than once. And a younger female colleague once said, &“Polly Pry did not just report the news, she made it!&”If only that young reporter had known how true her words were. Polly Pry got her start not just writing the news but inventing it. In spite of herself, however, Campbell would become a respected journalist and activist later in her career. She would establish herself as a champion for rights of the under served in the early twentieth century, taking up the causes of women, children, laborers, victims and soldiers of war, and prisoners. And she wrote some of the most sensational stories that westerners had ever read, all while keeping the truth behind her success a secret from her colleagues and closest friends and family.