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Shady Streams, Slippery Salamanders
by Jason Patrick LoveTwo boys, Jonathan and Christopher, live in the southern Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina. These mountains are among the oldest on Earth and the highest can reach over 6,000 feet in elevation. Many streams and rivers are born in these mountains. One day while exploring near a stream they discover a type of salamander they had never seen before. The next day they take the salamander to a biologist who studies the health of rivers and streams in Great Smoky Mountains National park, and there begins their adventure learning about salamanders and their habitats.
Haunted U.S. Battlefields: Ghosts, Hauntings, and Eerie Events from America's Fields of Honor (Haunted)
by Mary Beth CrainDo places where violent deaths occur somehow absorb the horror, only to conjure up images that haunt the living for generations to come? Many people believe that this can indeed happen; above all, in the context of that manmade phenomenon that reaps so great a toll in so short a time: War. Haunted U.S. Battlefields takes us on a spine-tingling tour of America's most legendary spectral scenes of human struggle—from the Revolutionary War to the Civil War, from the Indian Wars to World War II and beyond. As America's bloodiest conflict, the Civil War has yielded the greatest number of ghostly sightings. Hence, most of the twenty-five battlefield legends this book relates are from this era—whether the myriad strange spectral happenings associated with Gettysburg, or this war's lesser known but equally tragic events. Summing up the eerie essence of wartime scenes across America—many of which today host popular ghost tours—Haunted U.S. Battlefields is a must for students of the paranormal, Civil War buffs, and all others interested in a spine-chilling realm of military history that the history books don't dare tell.
The Best Hits on Route 66: 100 Essential Stops on the Mother Road
by Amy BizzarriInspiring, practical, and entertaining, this is the premier guide to all the off-the-radar stops along America&’s Mother Road that you simply must not miss. Author Amy Bizzarri, a Route 66 expert and enthusiast, provides a comprehensive list of 100 unique stops that you&’ll want to take a moment to explore as you journey along the highway&’s 2,500 miles. The Best Hits on Route 66 also includes specialized itineraries with themes that make it easier than ever to plan a road trip to remember. Check out:- Gearhead's Guide to Route 66- Hollywood on 66- Native American History on Route 66- Mother Road for Music Lovers- The Mother Road with Kids- Natural Wonders of Route 66- Speedy 66: Chicago to Santa Monica in Six Days- and Supernatural 66
New York Off the Beaten Path®: Discover Your Fun (Off the Beaten Path Series)
by Randi MinetorWhether you&’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, New York Off the Beaten Path shows you the Empire 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, forget the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
Healthy Vision: Prevent and Reverse Eye Disease through Better Nutrition
by Neal AdamsMore than 180 million Americans have a problem with their vision. Most believe there's not much they can do on their own to change how much (or how little) they see. Now there is hope. In the past decade, an overwhelming number of clinical studies have shown that eating specific nutrients can help maintain vision well into old age, alleviate eye conditions, and even reverse the progress of diseases. In this book, top ophthalmologist Dr. Neal Adams uses clear, accessible language to translate research from hundreds of clinical studies in ophthalmology and nutrition to show how we can restore and maintain eyesight by changing our diet. The solution is simple: just naturally grown foods, with nutrients clinically proven to target the components of the eye affected by disease and/or age. The book explains how the eye functions and what nutrients influence these physiological processes, and includes tailored, easy-to-understand instruction on which foods and nutrients will target the reader's specific concerns. Particularly helpful for the 150 million Americans who visit their eye doctors annually as well as the 95 percent of Americans over 40 at risk for future vision loss.
Hiking Waterfalls Pennsylvania: A Guide to the State's Best Waterfall Hikes
by Johnny MolloyHiking Waterfalls Pennsylvania includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for some of the state&’s most scenic waterfall hikes. Hike descriptions include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates. Hiking Waterfalls Pennsylvania will take you through state and national parks, forests, monuments and wilderness areas, and from popular city parks to the most remote and secluded corners of the area to view the most spectacular waterfalls.
Nostalgic Florida: Iconic Vintage Art of the Sunshine State
by Doug AldersonUsing iconic images and many not so well-known illustrations, Nostalgic Florida is apictorial history of all that has come to represent Florida in print media. Chapters laden with vintage images explore the myths and reality of Florida as a tropical Eden. Sections on romantic Florida, Florida&’s bathing beauties, funny Florida, and working Florida culminates with a chapter on the kitsch that has come to represent the Sunshine State.
New Hampshire Off the Beaten Path®: Discover Your Fun (Off the Beaten Path Series)
by Stillman Rogers Barbara RogersTired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you&’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, New Hampshire Off the Beaten Path shows you the Granite State you never knew existed. Follow a nature trail marked with verse at the Robert Frost Homestead.Taste authentic, open pit BBQ at the Yankee Smokehouse.Discover the history of skiing at the New England Ski Museum. So if you&’ve &“been there, done that&” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
Best Easy Day Hikes Jacksonville, Florida (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
by Johnny MolloyRevised and updated, the second edition of Best Easy Day Hikes Jacksonville, Florida includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for twenty easy-to-follow hikes in and around Jacksonville.
Lords of the Ocean: An Isaac Biddlecomb Novel (Isaac Biddlecomb Novels)
by James L. NelsonJames L. Nelson's Isaac Biddlecomb series has brought to life a never-before-seen side of America's war for independence. With the expertise of a seasoned mariner, a historian's vivid attention to detail, and a natural gift for sensational storytelling, "the American counterpart to Patrick O'Brian" (David Brink) carries us along on his bold and stirring course through history.After ferrying General George Washington's troops across the East River and through the hell known as the Battle of Long Island, Captain Isaac Biddlecomb receives a monumental order. He is to transport to France the most powerful secret weapon in the country's arsenal—scientist, philosopher, and spirit of the enlightenment Dr. Benjamin Franklin. With a new team of men forging through the wintry North Atlantic and braving the cordon of the Royal Navy, Biddlecomb's seemingly simple mission is just the first volley in a grand scheme: to topple France's neutrality by gaining its vital support, and turn the colonial uprising into a full-scale world war for freedom.
All Time Favorite Recipes from Virginia Cooks (Regional Cooks)
by Gooseberry PatchAll-Time-Favorite Recipes from Virginia 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 state known to be "forlovers" that you'll love to read and share·Time-saving tips and helps to get meals on the table in a jiffy164 Recipes.
Haunted Oklahoma: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Sooner State
by Jeff ProvineOklahoma&’s ghostly legends are as varied as its history and culture. The state boasts hauntings by ancient Native Americans, Spanish miners, soldiers, outlaws, ranchers, performers, students, repairmen, and many more. Oklahoma&’s stately mansions, theaters, and old hotels still have previous residents dwelling in a spectral form. One parallel that may be surprising is Oklahoma&’s uncanny number of headless ghosts.Haunted Oklahoma explores King Tut&’s Tomb on the Arkansas, Mr. Apple&’s Mausoleum and the Spooksville Triangle to name just a few.Eerie occurrences, spooky events, unsolved mysteries, and terrifying specters make for a scary journey through Oklahoma&’s haunted past.
Best Easy Day Hikes Phoenix (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
by Stewart M. GreenBest Easy Day Hikes Phoenix features concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps of twenty-eight easily manageable hikes through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Valley of the Sun - from Piestewa Peak (formerly Squaw Peak), which dominates Phoenix's northern skyline, to McDowell Mountain and Lost Dutchman State Park.Look inside for:Half-hour strolls to full-day adventuresHikes for everyone, including familiesHikes ranked from easiest to more challenging GPS-compatible trail maps
It Happened in Tennessee: Remarkable Events That Shaped History (It Happened In Series)
by Susan SawyerThis book offers an inside look at over 30 interesting and unusual episodes that shaped the history of the Volunteer State. Read about the infamous Scopes "Monkey" Trial in 1925. Find out about Tennessee's reaction to the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. in Memphis. Discover how the Grand Ole Opry came to be the musical powerhouse that it is today.
Dirty Old Boston: Four Decades of a City in Transition
by Jim BotticelliWhen Jim Botticelli launched the Dirty Old Boston Facebook page as a salute to the gritty city he once knew, he discovered that thousands of people were equally nostalgic and curious about Boston's recent past. And for good reason; after World War II, Boston changed rapidly, without apology, for better and worse, and in many ways forever.Dirty Old Boston chronicles the people, streets, and buildings from the postwar years to 1987. From ball games to dive bars, Dirty Old Boston also covers some of the city's most tumultuous events including the razing of neighborhoods, Boston's busing crisis, and the continual fight for affordable housing.Photographs—assembled from family albums, student projects, institutional archives, and professional collections—reveal Boston as seen from the streets. Illuminating Boston's tenacity and spirit, Dirty Old Boston presents our proud moments and our growing pains. Raw and beautiful, this book is an evocative tribute to the city and its people.
Vermont Perspectives: Sense of Place, State of Mind
by Anne AverytVermont is a tiny state with a big heart. It&’s a place that inspires dreams and stirs imagination.It&’s a state of mind, with a deeply rooted sense of place. One that values the land and moves to the beat of the seasons. For more than forty years, author Anne Averyt has called Vermont home. She has shared the land and the life of Vermont; she knows what makes this small state special. In Vermont Perspectives: Sense of Place, State of Mind, Averyt easily moves between a spirited fiddle hoedown and the calm of a backcounty road. She explores, with insight and humor, the keen sense of place and solid footing in local values that shape Vermonters&’ views of home and the world beyond. A nine-year veteran commentator on Vermont Public Radio, Averyt shares her experience in this expanded collection of eighty of her Commentary essays.
It Happened in Connecticut: Stories of Events and People That Shaped Nutmeg State History (It Happened In Series)
by Diana Ross McCainFrom making ammunition for the Revolutionary War out of a King George statue to America&’s first cookbook, It Happened in Connecticut looks at intriguing people and episodes from the history of the Nutmeg State. Learn about the little-known witch trials that took place throughout Connecticut nearly fifty years before the infamous events in Salem. Follow the inspiring story of Thomas Gallaudet, the man who established the nation&’s first school for the deaf in Hartford, which today operates as the American School for the Deaf. And discover the origins of the character Sherlock Holmes, originally played by Connecticut native, William Gillette.
Death on Katahdin: And Other Misadventures in Maine's Baxter State Park
by Randi MinetorMount Katahdin, in Baxter State Park, is Maine's highest mountain. It is also the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. Tucked away in the remote North Woods, it is an adventure seeker's paradise. Hiking, climbing, backpacking, snowshoeing, back-country skiing, and ice-climbing are among the activities pursued there; and there has a been a similar range in the ways people have met their demise on the mountain and in the park.Randi Minetor gathers the stories of these fatalities, from falls to exposure to cardiac arrest; and presents dozens of misadventures, including hunting accidents, lightning strikes, and even more than one suspicious death. It's a fascinating addition to the North Woods canon.
Florida Keys & Key West Chef's Table: Extraordinary Recipes from the Conch Republic
by Victoria ShearerSurrounded by water, the Florida Keys yields a bounty that easily could qualify as the eighth wonder of the world. The Keys can confidently boast that nowhere else in the continental US will you find fresher, more innovatively prepared fish and seafood. Special natural resources, from stone crabs and yellowtail snapper to cracked conch and key limes, are served any way you like and the relaxed atmosphere of the restaurants is reflected in the cuisine. Be it a roadside cafe or a resort dining room, the cuisine is all &“Keys casual.&” With recipes for the home cook from Florida's most celebrated eateries and showcasing over 200 full-color photos featuring mouth-watering dishes, famous chefs, and lots of local flavor, Florida Keys & Key West Chef's Table is the ultimate gift and keepsake cookbook for both tourists and residents of the Keys.
Outdoor Minimalist: Waste Less Hiking, Backpacking and Camping
by Meg CarneyWe love the outdoors. We want to take care of it and we want to enjoy it. But with an excess of packaged food, single-use disposables and convenient consumables, are we loving the land to death?Outdoor enthusiasts are more galvanized than ever to be good stewards of the land on which they recreate. Here, for the first time, is the central, reliable guide to hiking and backpacking with minimal impact that outdoor enthusiasts need. Outdoor Minimalist is a guide to actionable ways to waste less while hiking and camping and implement low-impact practices in outdoor pursuits.Look inside to find:Waste reduction tips and tricks for beginners and experts alikeThe seven R&’s of outdoor minimalism: reduce, refuse, rethink, repair, rehome/repurpose, remove, restorePacking lists to waste less with every trip you plan
Cold Case: Investigating History's Mysteries
by W.C. JamesonIn this series, private investigators pick up where the historians left off, taking on a series of major cold cases in history, starting with the mishandling of evidence relating to the life and times of Billy the Kid.Cold Case: Billy the Kid tackles the myths and legends about the notorious outlaw one by one, considering the evidence from contemporary sources and looking at the physical evidence still extant today to consider the veracity of historical claims and considering the evidence through the lens of a legal investigation. In this first book, the writers tackle the evolution of an outlaw in myth and lore, claiming that Billy the Kid as a notorious outlaw is a manufactured concept. They offer evidence that the Kid was little more than one of several small time cattle and horse thieves whose rustling netted him only a small amount of intermittent income. He killed no fewer, and probably no more, than four or five men. For the most part he worked on ranches, notably those of John Chisum and John Henry Tunstall. The Kid, as a cattle thief, was known to many in southern New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle, along with a number of other troublesome rustlers.
Our Favorite Gingerbread Recipes
by Gooseberry PatchMost of us think of cooking with gingerbread spice when the leaves begin to fall and on through the holiday season. Yet ginger, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg can be so flavorful when used in recipes throughout the year!For Our Favorite Gingerbread Recipes, we searched through our recipe boxes and found 62 of our favorites that you&’ll want to add to your menus all year &’round. Treat your family to scrumptious Gingerbread Pancakes for a special weekend breakfast. And who can resist My Mom's Muffin Doughnuts? Take a break anytime with Spiced Apple Cider and a Gingerbread Crispy Rice Treats.When suppertime comes around, serve family & friends Marinated Flank Steak along with Candied Pecan Carrots. An Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Torte is sure to be a special treat!Take a look at the variety of recipes to use gingerbread spice, any time of the year. Be creative and enjoy!
Broken Icarus: The 1933 Chicago World's Fair, the Golden Age of Aviation, and the Rise of Fascism
by David Hanna2022 History Book Festival Official Selection.The 1930s still conjure painful images: the great want of the Depression, and overseas, the exuberant crowds motivated by self-appointed national saviors dressing up old hatreds as new ideas. But there was another story that embodied mankind in that decade. In the same year that both Adolf Hitler and Franklin D. Roosevelt came to power, the city of Chicago staged what was, up to that time, the most forward-looking international exhibition in history. The 1933 World&’s Fair looked to the future, unabashedly, as one full of glowing promise.No technology loomed larger at the Fair than aviation. And no persons at the Fair captured the public&’s interest as much as the romantic figures associated with it: Italy&’s internationally renowned chief of aeronautics, Italo Balbo; German Zeppelin designer and captain, Doctor Hugo Eckener; and the husband-and-wife aeronaut team of Swiss-born Jean Piccard and Chicago-born Jeannette Ridlon Piccard.This golden age of aviation and its high priests and priestesses portended to many the world over that a new age was dawning, an age when man would not only leave the ground behind, but also his uglier, less admirable heritage of war, poverty, corruption, and disease. It was only later in the decade that the dark correlation between the rise of some of aviation&’s superstars and the rise of fascism was to be revealed. But for a moment in 1933, this all lay in a future that still seemed so promising. In Broken Icarus, author David Hanna tracks the inspiring trajectory of aviation leading up to and through the World&’s Fair of 1933, as well as the field of flight&’s more sinister ties to fascism domestic and abroad to present a unique history that is both riveting and revelatory.,
Hiking Michigan's Upper Peninsula: A Guide to the Area's Greatest Hikes (State Hiking Guides Series)
by Eric Hansen Rebecca PelkyHiking Michigan&’s Upper Peninsula features fifty of the best hikes in Michigan&’s beautiful Upper Peninsula. Detailed maps and trail descriptions make navigating these wonderful trails easy, from family-friend strolls to popular vistas to hillier wooded pathways. Look inside to find:Hikes suited to every abilityMile-by-mile directional cuesDifficulty ratings, trail contacts, fees/permits, and best hiking seasonsAn index of hikes by category—from easy day hikes to waterfallsInvaluable trip-planning information, including local lodging and campgroundsFull-color photos throughoutGPS coordinates
Year of the Goat: 40,000 Miles in Pursuit of Peace, Pastures, and the Perfect Cheese
by Margaret HathawayMany people dream of leaving the workaday world for a life of simplicity and freedom, and Margaret Hathaway and her then-boyfriend Karl did just that. In The Year of the Goat, the reader can jump in the &“goat mobile&” with them as they ditch their big-city lifestyle to trek across forty-three states in search of greener pastures and the perfect goat cheese. Along the way, the reader is introduced to a vivid cast of characters—including farmers, breeders, cheese makers, and world-class chefs—and discovers everything there is to know about goats and getting back to the land. But readers beware: When it comes to goat cheese, it can be love at first bite.