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Large Mammals of the Rocky Mountains: Everything You Need to Know about the Continent's Biggest Animals—from Elk to Grizzly Bears and More
by Jack BallardThis is the ultimate guide to big mammals of the Rocky Mountains—Elk, Grizzly Bears, Wolves, Bison, Black Bears, Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Lions, and Whitetail Deer. This book offers up substantive yet easily digestible information on these big mammals, from where they live to what they prey on to how they communicate and more. More than 400 full-color photographs throughout make this a keepsake reference for years to come.
Historic Washington, DC: A Tour of the District's Top 50 National Landmarks
by Lori WysongLandmarks are the Touchstones of the Meandering TravelerFrom the sites where American democracy was born, to unique archive collections, art galleries, and architectural must-sees in the middle of this bustling city, Washington, DC is home to 75 National Historic Landmarks. Tour the Capital City and travel back in time to discover the unique stories of its history. Carefully curated by a local historian, Historic Washington, DC: A Tour of the District&’s Top 50 National Landmarks is the essential guide to the most memorable historic sites in our nation&’s capital. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a local visitor, or a tourist, there is something for everyone in this guide to Washington, DC&’s past.
Best Easy Day Hikes Sedona (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
by Bruce GrubbsRenowned for the natural splendor of its red rock canyons and high-desert landscapes, Sedona, Arizona has become a quiet retreat for outdoor enthusiasts from around the world. Veteran hiker and author Bruce Grubbs has compiled a guide to 30 of the best day hikes in the Sedona area. Accurate maps and detailed directions make this conveniently pocket-sized handbook both easy to use and authoritative.
Hiking Montana: A Guide to the State's Greatest Hikes (State Hiking Guides Series)
by Bill Schneider Russ SchneiderHiking Montana offers 100 of the best hikes in Big Sky Country, from pleasant family outings to backcountry adventures. This is the classic guide to Montana hiking, now completely field-checked and updated.
Maine Off the Beaten Path®: Discover Your Fun (Off the Beaten Path Series)
by Taryn PlumbTired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you&’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, Maine Off the Beaten Path shows you the Pine Tree State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed. Discover vintage treasures at Elmer&’s Barn north of WiscassetExplore the eclectic antique vehicle collection at the Cole Land Transportation Museum near BangorLeap back through time with a visit to the eighteenth-century logging community at Leonard&’s Mills in BradleySo if you&’ve &“been there, done that&” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
Colonial Williamsburg Christmas: Celebrating Classic Traditions and the Spirit of the Holiday
by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation&“Christmas is come, hang on the pot,Let spits turn round, and ovens be hot;Beef, pork, and poultry, now provide,To feast thy neighbours at this tide;Then wash all down with good wine and beer,And so with mirth conclude the YEAR.&”So wrote an anonymous poet in the 1765 edition of the Virginia Almanack, published in Williamsburg. Drawing on eighteenth-century traditions, Colonial Williamsburg has become famous for its celebrations of the Christmas season. In Colonial Williamsburg&’s Historic Area—and in the pages of this lavishly illustrated book—you&’ll find wreaths and roping crafted from greenery, fruit, and other natural materials; boards groaning under the weight of holiday fare; cressets warming the streets and candles flickering in the windows of the town&’s homes and taverns; fireworks lighting up such iconic buildings as the Capitol and the Governor&’s Palace. In colonial times and today, Christmas in Williamsburg not a day but a season—and one this book lets you experience throughout the year.
Public Enemy Number One: The True Story of the Brady Gang
by Trudy Irene SceeAl Brady was an armed robber and murderer in the 1930s and became the FBI's Public Enemy #1. The crime spree of Brady and his gang brought them from the south and midwest to Maine. A hardware store owner in Bangor became suspicious when Brady requested a large supply of ammunition and paid with an equally large amount of cash, and notified police. The FBI was waiting in ambush for them when they arrived to pick up the ammo. The rest is history, as on October 12, 1937, Brady and an accomplice were killed in a hail of bullets in broad daylight in downtown Bangor. This spectacular public gun-battle has become an integral part of Maine lore. Now, historian Trudy Irene Scee tells the story, including Brady's growing up in Indiana, his criminal exploits, and what brought he and his cohorts to Maine.
The World of Jennie G.
by Elisabeth OgilvieWhen Jennie Gilchrist fled from the Scottish Estate of Linnmore during the fiery violence of the infamous Highland Clearances, she planned to make her way to her sisters in England, but instead she found herself sailing on the brig Paul Revere, bound for the coast of Maine--the New World.Accompanying her is Alick Gilchrist, cousin to her late husband, now a fugitive. Jennie feels obligated to help Alick escape Scotland, as she is partly to blame for his outlaw status. SInce the sponsor of the trip requires that all immigrant men aboard the Paul Revere be married, Jennie sails as Alick's "wife", the pair traveling under an assumed name, with little aside from the clothes that they wear.They arrive at the small but thriving town of Maddox on the newly settled Maine coast, unlike any place they have known before. They immediately set to building a new life for themselves--Alick building boats, and Jennie teaching the well-to-do MacKenzie children--but while Alick is fixing to live out his days on American soil, Jennie is biding her time and saving money for the passage back to England. But unforeseen events derail her plans, not the least of which is her bond with the inscrutable Alick Glenroy.
Jackie's Newport: America's First Lady and the City by the Sea
by Raymond SinibaldiJacqueline Bouvier came to Newport when her mother married Hugh Auchincloss in 1942. Jackie married John F. Kennedy in a most iconic Newport celebration. This book will explore the less-told anecdotes like the gown debacle that could have ruined the Kennedy nuptials. Newport hosted the Kennedy&’s happiest times, and the town holds dear memories of this American queen. The tradition of tossing the bridal bouquet from the central stairs of Hammersmith Farm started with Jackie and continued long after. Jackie and her family spent summers here even while the White House was their main address.
More Frontier Justice in the Wild West: Bungled, Bizarre, and Fascinating Executions
by R. Michael WilsonMore Frontier Justice in the Wild West; Bungled, Bizarre and Fascinating Executions reveals the details of more than two dozen instances of frontier justice from the era of the Wild West. The events chosen are unique, have some surprising twist, serve as a landmark or benchmark event, or just stand out in the annals of western justice.
Wildflowers of Shenandoah National Park: A Field Guide to the Park's Wildflowers
by Rob Simpson Ann SimpsonWildflowers of Shenandoah National Park is an easy-to-use field guide to help you identify more than 230 of the park's most common species - from the iconic large-flowered trillium, with its trio of white to pink petals, to the showstopping blooms that adorn the mountain laurel shrubs that decorate trails in June. Information-packed and beautifully photographed, this field guide is an indispensable resource for identifying wildflowers in the park.Inside you'll find:• Vibrant full-color photos and a detailed park map• Detailed yet user-friendly descriptions of plants organized by color and bloom time, with natural history notes, ethnobotanical uses, and historical uses• 20 suggested wildflower hikes• A glossary of botanical terms and comprehensive wildflower index
Strawberries in the Sea
by Elisabeth OgilvieRosa Fleming motors her way to Bennett&’s Island in the dark of the night, fleeing her divorce, her philandering husband and the gossipmongers of her hometown. On the Island she discovers not only a refuge to heal her emotional wounds, but also a community that nurtures her battered confidence and a man who teaches her to love and be loved as an equal.When a fight breaks out between the island&’s lobstermen and the invading fishermen who disregard the island&’s longstanding customs, Rosa steps into the struggle and saves a man&’s life. She flourishes amid the crisis, but her growth may be at the expense of her fledgling romance. Strawberries in the Sea is a story of self-discovery and rejuvenation, as a sad insecure woman realizes her own inner beauty and personal strengths.
Habla para influenciar: Cómo tener éxito con el discurso público
by Brian Tracy Margarita PasosEste libro te brinda herramientas prácticas y comprobadas para hablar con poder y persuasión. Aprenderás a cautivar a cualquier audiencia, aumentar tu confianza y lograr una comunicación efectiva en cualquier escenario, desde reuniones hasta grandes presentaciones.La habilidad de hablar con confianza y realizar presentaciones impactantes puede acelerar tu carrera y ayudarte a alcanzar objetivos desafiantes. Lo que muchos no saben es que cualquiera puede aprender a ser un gran orador, de la misma forma en que se aprende a conducir un coche o montar en bicicleta.En Habla para influenciar, Brian Tracy revela los secretos probados que puedes usar para hablar con poder y persuasión, ya sea en reuniones informales o ante grandes audiencias. Esta obra ofrece técnicas clave para hablar con claridad y confianza, aprender a captar la atención y dejar una impresión duradera.Los lectores descubrirán cómo:Tener confianza, mantener una actitud positiva y relajarse frente a cualquier público.Utilizar el lenguaje corporal, la voz y los elementos visuales de manera efectiva.Emplear el humor, historias, citas y preguntas para conectar con la audiencia.Superar el escepticismo cuando se presentan nuevas ideas.Concluir con fuerza, dejando un mensaje persuasivo.Rebosante de estrategias prácticas, Tracy comparte sus secretos más poderosos para cautivar a las personas y ganar su confianza. Además, Margarita Pasos, autora y conferencista, complementa el contenido con resúmenes al final de cada capítulo, ofreciendo consejos útiles sobre cómo ha aplicado las enseñanzas del libro en su propio camino hacia el éxito.Christina Stein, experta en comunicación y relaciones, ofrece un breve resumen al principio de cada capítulo, proporcionando un valioso enfoque para superar bloqueos emocionales y fortalecer las relaciones interpersonales a través de la comunicación clara.Speak to Win The book gives you proven, practical tools to speak with power and persuasion. You&’ll learn how to captivate any audience, boost your confidence, and communicate effectively in any setting, from meetings to large presentations.The ability to speak with confidence and deliver winning presentations can accelerate your career and help you achieve even the most challenging goals. What many people don&’t know is that anyone can learn to be a great speaker, just as easily as they can learn to drive a car or ride a bike.In Speak to Win, Brian Tracy reveals time-tested strategies that anyone can use to speak powerfully and persuasively, whether in informal meetings or in front of large audiences. This book provides key techniques to speak with clarity and confidence, grab attention, and leave a lasting impression.Readers will discover how to:Build confidence, stay positive, and remain relaxed in front of any audience.Use body language, vocal techniques, and props effectively.Employ humor, stories, quotes, and questions skillfully to engage the audience.Overcome skepticism when presenting new ideas.Close with strength and persuasiveness.
Scoot Over and Make Some Room: Creating a Space Where Everyone Belongs
by Heather AvisHilarious and heartwarming stories that will empower you to make space for the other and discover the extraordinary, welcoming heart of God.Author and Instagram star Heather Avis has made it her mission to introduce the world to the unique gifts and real-life challenges of those who have been pushed to the edges of society. Mama to three adopted kids--two with Down Syndrome--Heather encourages us all to take a breath, whisper a prayer, laugh a little, and make room for the wildflowers.In a world of divisions and margins, those who act, look, and grow a little differently are all too often shoved aside. Scoot Over and Make Some Room is part inspiring narrative and part encouraging challenge for us all to listen and learn from those we're prone to ignore.Heather tells hilarious stories of her growing kids, spontaneous dance parties, forgotten pants, and navigating the challenges and joys of parenthood. She shares heartbreaking moments when her kids were denied a place at the table and when she had to fight for their voices to be heard. With beautiful wisdom and profound convictions, this manifesto will empower you to notice who's missing in the spaces you live in, to make room for your own kids and for those others who need you and your open heart.This is your invitation to a table where space is unlimited and every voice can be heard. Because when you open your life to the wild beauty of every unique individual, you'll discover your own colorful soul and the extraordinary, abundant heart of God.
Breaking Free from Body Shame: Dare to Reclaim What God Has Named Good
by Jess ConnollyYou were made for more than a love/hate relationship with your body.It's one thing to know in your head that you were created in the image of God. Yet it's quite another to experience this belief in your body, against the cultural ideals of a woman's worth. And between the two lies a world of frustration, disappointment, and the shame of somehow feeling both too much and never enough in your body.Jess Connolly is a bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and trusted Bible teacher who knows this inner conflict all too well, and this book details her journey--and yours--of setting out to discover how to break free from the broken beliefs we all hold about our bodies that hold us back from our fullest life.The truest thing about you is that you are made and loved by God. And the truest thing about Him is that He cannot make bad things. This book will help you believe it with your whole self, as Jess guides you through an eye-opening, empowering process of:Renaming what the world has labeled as less-thanResting in God's workmanshipExperiencing restoration where there has been injuryAnd becoming a change agent in partnering with God to bring revival to a generation of women Far from a superficial issue, self-image is a spiritual issue, because God has named your body good from the beginning. Whether your struggle is with eating and exercise habits, stress or trauma, infertility or injury, this book makes space for you to experience God meeting you in this tender place, and ring His freedom bell over your body in a whole new way.
LEO, Inventor Extraordinaire
by Luke Xavier CunninghamIn order to unlock his family&’s past and how he became an orphan, Leo will need every skill and invention he has—even if his inventions don&’t always work. This middle-school adventure mystery is perfect for puzzle solvers, as Leodiscovers a series of tunnels below his school filled with clues, riddles andpuzzles to solveabout his identity and his family.A &“lifer&” at the secluded Academy of Florence, Leo has never met his parents ... or anyone in his family for that matter. His current &“family&” is his mechanical monkey and robot lion, who along with his charming best friend and fellow lifer, Savvy, only get him into trouble. But after Leo&’s latest experiment goes catastrophically wrong, he finds a mysterious clue that opens an underground maze—one that seems to have been created for him to solve.Leo hopes the tunnels will help him discover the identities of his parents and the reason he&’s an orphan in the first place. Instead, he finds that his past and possibly even his future is somehow linked to the innovative Wynn Toys company, whose genius president mysteriously disappeared years before.Leo must use his creativity and scientific know-how to revive the toy company, oust its dastardly leader, and discover the fate of his real family.LEO, Inventor Extraordinaire:Is perfect for kids 8 to 12 who enjoy action, adventure, humor, and mysteryIs likeThe DaVinci Codefor kids, with robots, wacky inventions, and puzzles to solveContains almost 60 pieces of original black and white artworkEncourages imagination and the development of STEAM skillsLEO, Inventor Extraordinaire is a Northern Lights Book Awards Winner in the Middle Grade Fiction category for 2021 -- The Northern Lights Book Awards
How to Ice Climb! (How To Climb Series)
by Tim Banfield Sean IsaacIce climbing continues to grow more popular every year. Advances in equipment and technique have helped make the sport accessible to a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts. How to Ice Climb! is the most complete and up-to-date reference available on the sport. Sean Isaac and Tim Banfield provide essential information for beginners and valuable tips for experts. Starting with an overview of the history of ice climbing, the authors move on to cover equipment selection, approach strategies, avalanche safety, hazard management, movement skills, anchor systems, overhanging ice, mixed climbing, and more. All facets of ice climbing are thoroughly examined and explained. Full color photos complement the text to make How to Ice Climb! the most complete resource available.LOOK INSIDE FOR:Expert adviceTricks and techniquesFull color photosInspiration and motivation
Spooky Pacific Northwest: Tales of Hauntings, Strange Happenings, and Other Local Lore (Spooky)
by S. E. SchlosserPull up a chair or gather 'round the campfire and get ready for creepy tales of ghostly hauntings, eerie happenings, and other strange occurrences from times past! Pacific Northwest folklore traditions are kept alive in these expert retellings by master storyteller S.E. Schlosser and through artist Paul G. Hoffman's evocative illustrations. You'll meet ghosts and witches, hear things that go bump in the night, and feel an icy wind on the back of your neck on a warm summer evening. The stories in this entertaining and compelling collection will have you looking over your shoulder again and again.
Paddling Alaska: Kayak, Canoe, Paddleboard, and Raft the Greatest Fresh Waters in the State
by Dan MacleanAlaska has few roads and even fewer trails—only a few hundred miles of maintained footpaths exist outside the cities—so paddling the state's thousands of miles of rivers and lakes is the best way to get off the beaten track. Paddling Alaska describes the best and most accessible routes—forty classics in all, from downtown Anchorage to the Matanuska and Susitna Valleys and the Kenai Peninsula, and from the southern interior north to the Yukon. Carefully chosen to accommodate most beginning-to-intermediate paddlers, each route is within easy driving distance of population centers, providing quick access to wilderness for city residents and visitors alike. Look inside to find:• Detailed river descriptions• Maps showing access points and river miles• Level of difficulty, optimal flows, rapids and other hazards• Gear and packing recommendations specific to Alaska conditions
Insiders' Guide® to Columbus (Insiders' Guide Series)
by Shawnie KelleyEverything you need to know about the nation's fourteenth largest city. Whether you plan to pursue an education, start a business or a job, or raise a family in Columbus, this guide helps you to travel deeper into the rapidly growing Capital City of Ohio.
Beyond Acadia: Exploring the Bold Coast of Down East Maine
by Rich BardTravel just a few miles beyond Acadia National Park and you will find a little known and seldom visited patchwork of quaint fishing villages, rocky coastlines, wild blueberry fields, and vast stretches of forestland reaching all the way to the Canadian border, a hundred miles away. Beyond Acadia: Exploring the Bold Coast of Down East Maine is a travel guide that brings together, for the first time, the amazing opportunities to enjoy a day or a week in Down East Maine, leaving the crowds and traffic of Acadia National Park and MountDesert Island behind.Here you will find trails on The Bold Coast overlooking cliffs that plunge a hundred feet to the crashing surf below, quiet country roads winding through the forest, picturesque villages, art galleries, breweries, wineries, farm stands, campgrounds and inns. What you won&’t find are t-shirt shops, traffic jams, or overcrowded hiking trails.Beyond Acadia is an engaging and informative guide to this relatively undiscovered area east of Ellsworth and Winter Harbor, stretching to the Canadian border. Compelling photos, clear maps and an easy to understand format will make the book indispensable for people who long to take their Maine experience &“beyond Acadia,&” both literally and figuratively.
Breathtaking: How One Family Cycled Around the World for Clean Air and Asthma
by Paula Holmes-Eber Ph.D Lorenz EberGeared up with two tents, six panniers, two tandem bicycles and one stuffed pink pig, Paula and Lorenz Eber set off from Seattle, Washington to cycle the world with their two daughters, eleven-year old Yvonne, and her thirteen year old sister, Anya. Their dream: to pedal in a complete circle around the world using a carbon free, environmentally friendly way to travel. Their goal: to raise awareness of asthma – a disease that Paula has suffered from her entire life – and the world&’s desperate need for clean air. Breathtaking is the exciting and inspiring true story of their adventures. Readers follow the Ebers across Europe, Asia, the South Pacific and North America as they raise their daughters around the globe. School is conducted outdoors on mountaintops. The responsibilities of parenting have been expanded to include hunting for an English copy of the latest Harry Potter book. And family togetherness takes on a new meaning as the Ebers must work together to survive a 100-degree heat wave in Italy, drug smugglers in Russia, a broken foot in New Zealand and a tornado in the U.S. Yet, as the family pedals farther and farther away from home, they realize that the greatest challenge they face is the journey that they must undergo within themselves.The Ebers returned home twenty-four countries and 14,931 km (9,332 miles) later – raising $65,000 for the non-profit organization, World Bike for Breath. They spoke about clean air and asthma to more than 150 newspapers, magazines, and TV stations, including Time for Kids, NPR, and PBS&’s Roadtrip Nation. They are the only family on record to complete a full circumnavigation of the world by bicycle.
Haunted Chicago: Famous Phantoms, Sinister Sites, and Lingering Legends (Haunted)
by Tom OgdenAmong this country's many treasures is the city of Chicago, an area filled with creativity and culture. Haunted Chicago, a collection of stories of ghosts, mysteries, and paranormal happenings in Chi-Town, will leave readers delightfully frightened.
It Happened in New Mexico: Stories of Events and People That Shaped the Land of Enchantment (It Happened In Series)
by James A. CrutchfieldNew Mexico comes alive in these fascinating stories about events that helped make New Mexico what it is today. From the life and times of Folsom Man (9,000 BC) to the Great Prison Riot of Santa Fe County (1980 AD), It Happened in New Mexico tells the stories of intriguing people and events from the history of one of America&’s most captivating states. Find out how Pancho Villa&’s deadly raid on Columbus in March 1916 led to a $130 million—unsuccessful—mission to hunt down America&’s arch enemy. Go back to July 16, 1945, when a busload of spectators pulled up to a scenic overlook to witness the explosion of the world&’s first atomic bomb. Find out how Smokey the Bear began life as an imaginary symbol and ended up as the nation&’s most beloved cub. Did the U.S. Army steal Doc Noss&’s gold? Join the military cavalcade to Victorio Peak in 1977 and decide for yourself.
Nuts and Berries of California: Tips and Recipes for Gatherers (Nuts and Berries Series)
by Christopher NyergesCalifornia's diverse geography overflows with many types of edible plants. Through the seasons, this forager's paradise offers a continually changing list of wild, harvestable treasures. Nuts and Berries of California guides you to the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the West. This valuable reference guide will help you identify and appreciate the wild bounty of California. Inside you'll find: detailed descriptions for edible nuts and berries; tips on finding, preparing and consuming them. Use Nuts and Berries of California as a field guide or as a delightful armchair read. No matter what you're looking for, this guide will enhance your next backpacking trip or easy stroll around the garden, and may just provide some new favorites for your dinner table.