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Louisiana Off the Beaten Path®: Discover Your Fun (Off the Beaten Path Series)
by Jackie Sheckler FinchTired of the same old tourist traps?Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, Louisiana Off the Beaten Path shows you the Pelican State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed.Ride over a pirate pistol-adorned bridge to swashbuckler Jean Lafitte's stomping grounds.Stop and smell the roses at the country's largest rose garden, the American Rose Center in Shreveport.Check out "America's Most Haunted City" and explore the historic cemeteries of New Orleans--if you dare!So if you've "been there, done that" one too many times, forget the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
High Tide at Noon
by Elisabeth OgilvieYoung, vivacious Joanna Bennett desperately wishes to be captain of her own lobstering boat, but despite being the favored daughter of Bennett&’s Island&’s founding family, she is still just a girl in the eyes of the community, and a girl living off the coast of Maine in the early 20th century is expected to mind the kitchen, not tend to pot buoys. While quietly struggling to find her place on insular Bennett&’s Island, one where she could let her bold and opinionated nature shine without shaming her family, Joanna instead finds love when she meets a witty stranger with a sparkling smile just off the mailboat. One whirlwind courtship and wedding later, Joanna finds herself master of her own house, and every aspect of her beloved island seems to reflect her joy. But when the luster begins to wear off and her husband&’s dark secrets slowly reveal themselves, Joanna must draw on her determination, resilience, and resourcefulness to keep her family together.This evocative coming-of-age story transports readers to the beautiful and rugged Maine coast, where families must eke their livelihoods from the tempestuous ocean but in return they&’re afforded the daily splendor and simple pleasures of island life.
Ghost Towns of New England: Thirty-Two Locations Lost to Time
by Taryn PlumbPeople are inexplicably drawn to abandoned places. Believe it or not, New England is home to numerous ghost towns long abandoned, but filled with mystery, unexpected beauty, and a sense that these locations are simply biding their time, waiting for people to return.Taryn Plumb explores dozens of locations in the region, revealing the surprising histories of the towns and the reasons they were abandoned. In Maine, sites include Flagstaff, whose citizens were forced out to make way for a dam and which now sits at the bottom of Flagstaff Lake; Riceville, wiped out by cholera; and Perkins Township, which was abandoned so suddenly the remaining houses are still filled with furnishings. Locations in New Hampshire&’s White Mountains, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut are also covered in this unique and fascinating tour.
Kansas Off the Beaten Path®: Discover Your Fun (Off the Beaten Path Series)
by Patti DeLanoTired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you&’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, Kansas Off the Beaten Path shows you the Sunflower State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed. Attend a &“twine party&” in Cawker City to make the world&’s largest ball of twine (almost nine tons).Go on a retreat to the Dominican Sisters&’ Heartland Farm and try your hand at organic gardening and holistic healing Sample some of the twenty-eight wines produced at Smoky Hill Vineyards and Winery in Salina. So if you&’ve &“been there, done that&” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
The Persian: A Novel
by David McCloskeyFrom former CIA analyst and best-selling author David McCloskey, a novel that takes readers deep into the shadow war between Iran and Israel. Kamran Esfahani, a dentist living out a dreary existence in Stockholm, agrees to spy for the Mossad after he’s recruited by Arik Glitzman, the chief of a clandestine unit tasked with running targeted assassinations and sabotage inside Iran. At Glitzman’s direction, Kam returns to his native Tehran and opens a dental practice there, using it as a cover for the Israeli intelligence agency. Kam proves to be a skillful asset, quietly earning money helping Glitzman smuggle weapons, run surveillance, and conduct kidnappings. But when Kam tries to recruit an Iranian widow seeking to avenge the death of her husband at the hands of the Mossad, the operation goes terribly wrong, landing him in prison under the watchful eye of a sadistic officer whom he knows only as the "General." And now, after enduring three years of torture in captivity, Kamran Esfahani sits in an interrogation room across from the General, preparing to write his final confession. Kam knows it is too late to save himself. But he has managed to keep one secret—only one—and he just might be able to save that. In this haunting thriller, careening between Tehran and Tel Aviv, Istanbul and Stockholm, David McCloskey delivers an intricate story of vengeance, deceit, and the power of love and forgiveness in a world of lies.
Going to Trinidad
by Martin J. Martin J. SmithFor more than four decades, between 1969 and 2010, the remote former mining town of Trinidad, Colorado was the unlikely crossroads for approximately six thousand medical pilgrims who came looking for relief from the pain of gender dysphoria. The surgical skill and nonjudgmental compassion of surgeons Stanley Biber and his transgender protege Marci Bowers not only made the phrase &“Going to Trinidad&” a euphemism for gender confirmation surgery in the worldwide transgender community, but also turned the small outpost near the New Mexico border into what The New York Times once called &“the sex-change capital of the world.&”The full story of that nearly forgotten chapter in gender and medical history has never been told—until now. Award-winning writer Martin J. Smith spent two years researching not only the stories of Trinidad, Biber, and Bowers, but also tracking the lives of many transgender men and women who sought their services. The result is &“Going to Trinidad,&” which focuses on the complicated pre- and post-surgery lives of two Biber patients—Claudine Griggs and Walt Heyer—who experienced very different outcomes. Through them, Smith takes readers deep into the often-mystifying world of gender, genitalia, and sexuality, and chronicles a fascinating segment of the human species that's often misunderstood by those for whom gender remains a mostly binary male-or-female equation.The stories of Trinidad's surgeons and transgender pilgrims provide an important opportunity to better understand the millions of complex individuals whose personal struggle is complicated by today's quicksand of cultural pressures and prejudices. More than six thousand transgender men and women left Trinidad hoping that hormone therapy and surgical relief was the right prescription for their pain. For most it was, but not for all, and their experiences offer important and timely insights for those struggling to understand this sometimes confounding human condition.
The Mental Keys to Hitting: A Handbook of Strategies for Performance Enhancement
by H.A. DorfmanA must-have book by acclaimed author and expert H.A. Dorfman that highlights the crucial mental components involved in hitting a baseball and playing the game, components that are as important, if not more so, than the intense physical regimen of an athlete."...helpful to hitters in little leagues or in the big leagues. The information is clear and to the point..." -- Charles Johnson, former catcher, Florida Marlins
New York's One-Food Wonders: A Guide to the Big Apple's Unique Single-Food Spots
by Mitch BroderWhether you’re mad about mac and cheese or loopy for lobster rolls, New York’s One-Food Wonders will satisfy your desires. It’s the first and only book to collect all of the city’s weird, wacky, and wonderful onesies — the spots where a single food is the star. From OatMeals to Forbidden Fruit and from Meatball Obsession to Puddin’, it takes you to scores of places you might have thought you could only dream about. It also tells you how people with dreams of their own relentlessly pursued their passions in their single-minded quests to supply you with yours. It’s about creativity. It’s about adventure. It’s about the unique joy of New York. New York’s One-Food Wonders is a passport to New York adventure. Wherever you are and whatever you crave, you’ll find it packed with all the information you need to guide you to your own singular sensations.
Mountain Biking Colorado: An Atlas of Colorado's Greatest Off-Road Bicycle Rides
by Stephen HlawatyWhere else can mountain bikers complement a day's bike ride with a dizzying glissade down a mid-August snowfield? Where else can they descend nearly 40 miles through five biogeographical zones? Where else can they catch a major league game and be ripping along rocky singletrack 30 minutes later? Colorado, that's where. Snow in August, lighting above timberline, and 100 degree desert temperatures are all to be expected in the sport of Colorado mountain biking. As the country's highest state, Colorado offers its mountain bikers a unique perspective into the sport and raises the bar for all who ride. Under the expert guidance of local cyclist Stephen Hlawaty, come admire the beauty and revere the majesty that is Colorado. From this newly revised book, cyclists can expect exhaustive and comprehensive trail descriptions of more than 50 of the state's greatest mountain bike adventures, from beginner to advanced. Included are GPS-quality, digitally designed relief maps, and accurate route profiles showing the ups and downs of each ride. In addition, detailed directions get cyclists to the ride without getting them lost. Detailed mile-by-mile directional cues are also provided with difficulty ratings, elevation gain, trail contacts, and much more. More than 60 photographs round out this book's presentation. It's not just a mountain bike guide to Colorado. It's a guide to Colorado by mountain bike.
Scenic Driving Minnesota: Including Lake Superior's North Shore, Itasca State Park, and Minneapolis Lakes
by Phil DaviesScenic Driving Minnesota highlights the natural and cultural history of the land. With stories and facts about the people, natural environment, and region to enhance travels, you&’re in for quite the ride. Included are detailed, color maps to accompany each drive, as well as all new, stunning color photos.
Spooky Stories from the Swamp: Tales from the Florida Back Country
by Doug AldersonFlorida's famous swamps—from the Everglades to Mosquito Lagoon to Tate's Hell—serve as fitting backdrops for these chilling original stories. Maybe it's because they are often wet, shadowy places of wild beauty where few people dare to penetrate. They are havens for snakes, alligators, black bears, wildcats, and who knows what. People on the run have often hidden in swamps, while others have gotten lost in the watery expanses; the swamp can be a refuge or a nightmare. Mysterious things just happen in swamps. Maybe it's because they are often wet, shadowy places of wild beauty where few people dare to penetrate. They are havens for snakes, alligators, black bears, wildcats, and who knows what. People on the run have often hidden in swamps, while others have gotten lost in the watery expanses; the swamp can be a refuge or a nightmare. Where else can you find a ghost baby, or an angry specter, or a lost soul? How about a ghost who is obsessed with the ghost orchid, or an alluring snake woman? Throw in a skunk ape or two and you've got the ingredients for many entertaining hours sharing these stories around a campfire or reading them to yourself or out loud.
Day Trips® from Portland, Oregon: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler (Day Trips Series)
by Kim Cooper FindlingNo Planning Required! Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with Day Trips from Portland, Oregon. Packed with full trip-planning information for hundreds of exciting things for kids, outdoor adventurers, and history lovers to do—all within a two-hour drive of the Portland metro area. Day Trips from Portland, Oregon helps locals and vacationers make the most of a brief getaway.Go biking, hiking, kayaking—or swimming!—at Sauvie Island, or visit the recreational wonderland around the town of Silver Lake, where you can get a glimpse of Mt. St. Helens.Do something (mildly) intoxicating: Go on a tasting tour at one (or more) of the 200 wineries in the Willamette Valley.Do something historical: See people in period clothing reenact mid-19th-century daily life at Fort Vancouver, or 1920s farm life at Pomeroy Living History Farm in Yacolt.
A Close Run Thing: A John Pearce Adventure (John Pearce)
by David DonachieThe fifteenth volume in the popular John Pearce Adventures set on the high seas1796: Lieutenant John Pearce is hiding in the smugglers&’ hub of Gravelines with his mysterious companion, known only to him as Oliphant, trapped in French territory with no way out. Although they find a crew willing to take them to England, they discover on the journey that Pearce&’s old enemies, the Tolland brothers, are still active on the route and danger may be lurking close to shore.While being in his homeland brings Pearce closer to Emily Barclay and their young son, Adam, the constant need for discretion is an additional strain on their already fragile relationship. Then, just as things may be looking up, it seems Henry Dundas has another role for him and Oliphant: a mission to north-east Spain.
The World's Greatest Escape Stories
Whether you are a prisoner of war, a prisoner of nature&’s fury, or a prisoner of society, one word smashes your thoughts against a blockade of desperation: Escape! The stakes are higher than freedom itself—chains unshackled, steel doors opened, gunfire avoided. At stake is life itself, and the odds against winning the struggle are immense. The stories in this collection are pulse-pounding accounts of escape attempts of soldiers trapped on battlefields, outdoor adventurers facing nature&’s darkest hours, and POWs of all nationalities. The pain of wounds, loneliness, and defeat are captured in prose that makes these stories come alive.
Rockhounding Colorado: A Guide to the State's Best Rockhounding Sites (Rockhounding Series)
by William A. KappeleRockhounding Colorado takes you to 100 of the best rockhounding sites in the state. Search for amethyst and quartz at the Crystal Hill Mine, check out the view at Douglas Pass while looking for leaf imprints and insect fossils, or head to Saint Peters Dome to uncover green, white, and purple fluorite.
Rockhounding Alaska: A Guide to 80 of the State's Best Rockhounding Sites (Rockhounding Series)
by Montana HodgesA complete guide to finding, collecting, and preparing the state&’s gems and mineralsRockhounding Alaska is a must-have book for collecting rocks, minerals, and fossils in the Last Frontier. This guidebook features an overview of the state&’s geologic history as well as a site-by-site guide to seventy-five collecting locations that stretch from Kodiak Island to the Arctic Circle, with treasures ranging from ancient fossilized sea creatures to precious gems and gold nuggets.A complete and accurate guidebook to the state&’s vast riches, Rockhounding Alaska is the ideal resource for rockhounds of all ages and experience levels.Look inside to find:• Maps and detailed site descriptions with directions and GPS coordinates• Suggested tools and techniques• Land-use regulations and legal restrictions• Contact information for land managers• Additional information on rock shops, attractions, and local history
Haunted Cemeteries: Creepy Crypts, Spine-Tingling Spirits, And Midnight Mayhem (Haunted Series)
by Tom OgdenEverybody knows better. Yet from the days of ancient Greece, people have hurried their steps as they passed by—or, heaven forbid, walked through—a cemetery after dark. Indeed, over the centuries there have been countless stories of ghost encounters at churchyards, secular cemeteries, ancient burial grounds, and isolated graves.The second edition of Haunted Cemeteries exhumes more than 200 haunted happenings from restless graveyard ghosts in cemeteries across each of the fifty states and Washington, DC, including:Nevermore!: At least four entities, including the spectre of Edgar Allan Poe, haunt Westminster Burying Ground in Baltimore. And just who is the mysterious Man in Black that shows up every year on January 19, the writer&’s birthday?.The Resurrection Apparition: A &“hitchhiking ghost&” outside Justice, Illinois, vanishes from the car she&’s riding in as it passes Resurrection Cemetery—earning her the nickname Resurrection Mary.The Queen of Voodoo: The restless spirit of Marie Laveau, the nineteenth-century Queen of Voodoo, is said to appear in New Orleans&’s St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 in the form of a gigantic black crow or a phantom black hellhound—when she&’s not walking through the French Quarter.
Kid's Guide to San Francisco (Kid's Guides Series)
by Eileen OgintzBefore you plan your family’s next excursion in San Francisco, California, get some help from a travel professional… and your kids! The Kid’s Guide to San Francisco lets the kids help plan the trip and guides you as you explore the city. Inside you’ll find kid-tested tips on where to go, where to eat, what to see, and where to get the best souvenirs. Along the way, your kids will be engaged by reading and sharing fun San Francisco facts and cool travel tips. Awesome games and quizzes will keep the family entertained.
A Matter of Honor (Cutler Family Chronicles)
by William C. HammondThe first volume in a series of maritime novels set in the early years of the United States, A Matter of Honor is a dramatic account of a young man's coming of age during the American Revolution. Introducing Richard Cutler, a Massachusetts teenager with strong family ties to England, the novel tells his story as he ships out with John Paul Jones to avenge the death of his beloved brother Will, impressed by the Royal Navy and flogged to death for striking an officer. On the high seas, in England and in France, on the sugar islands of the Caribbean, and on the battlefield of Yorktown, Cutler proves his mettle and wins the love—and allegiance to the infant republic—of a beautiful English aristocrat from the arms of Horatio Nelson himself.
Zane Grey's Riders of the Purple Sage: The Real Story Behind the Wild West's Greatest Tale
by Stephen J. MayHis mother was against it, but he grew up to be a cowboy anyway. Zane Grey was a corn-fed mid-westerner who ended up an unhappy dentist in New York City. After a journey to Arizona and Utah in 1907, he decided he would rather wear chaps and a Stetson than return to a mundane life pulling teeth in Manhattan. Thus began his career as a writer. Zane Grey faced mountains of rejection and disappointment in publishing his early novels, but when Riders of the Purple Sage was published in 1912, and it set in motion the entire Western genre in books, movies, and eventually country western music. It was and remains an epic, colorful novel, filled with action, romance, and vivid descriptions of the Old West. Drawing on his letters, diaries, and personal papers, the story of his growth as a writer and of the creation of this book is a rags-to-riches saga sure to appeal to writers of any age, history buffs, motion picture fans, and lovers of music. Plus, it is a story set against the grandeur and sublimity of the American West.
Audacious Scoundrels: Stories of the Wicked West
by Steven L. PiottDuring the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth century a growing number of ordinary citizens had the feeling that all was not as it should be. Men who were making money made prodigious amounts, but this new wealth somehow passed over the heads of the common people. As this new breed of journalists began to examine their subjects with scrutiny, they soon discovered that those individuals were essentially &“simple men of extraordinary boldness.&” And it was easy to understand how they were able to accomplish their sinister purposes: &“at first abruptly and bluntly, by asking and giving no quarter, and later with the same old determination and ruthlessness but with educated satellites who were glad to explain and idealize their behavior.&”[i] &“Nothing is lost save honor,&” said one infamous buccaneer, and that was an attitude that governed the amoral principles and extralegal actions of many audacious scoundrels.Relying on secondary sources, magazine and newspaper articles, and personal accounts from those involved, this volume captures some of the sensational true stories that took place in the western United States during the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth century. The theme that runs through each of the stories is the general contempt for the law that seemed to pervade the culture at the time and the consuming desire to acquire wealth at any cost—what Geoffrey C. Ward has called &“the disposition to be rich.&” End NotesIntroduction[i]Louis Filler, Crusaders for American Liberalism (Yellow Springs, OH: Antioch Press, 1964), 14.
Spring Visitors
by Karel HayesThe continuing adventures of Karel Hayes&’ beloved family of bears as they find clever waysto make the most of a summer cottage yet are able to avoid (sometimes narrowly) discoveryby the human owners.In this fifth book in Karel Hayes&’ acclaimed Visitors series, the family of bears awakens in thecottage after a nice winter sleep. But torrential rains and a little too much fun hamper their effortsto leave the cottage ship-shape for the returning human owners. Will they be able to avoiddetection once again?
Paranormal Borderlands of Science: Best of Skeptical Inquirer
Headlines and television news reports feature accounts of reincarnation, the predictions of astrologers, and psychic "miracles." Citizens report UFO sightings. Police departments call on psychics to provide clues in baffling crimes. From every available information source, the public is bombarded with unsubstantiated claims of paranormal phenomena. How much of the evidence is reliable? What is the truth behind these claims?Paranormal Borderlands of Science is an exciting, well-informed examination of the most publicized and exotic claims of astrology, ESP, psychokinesis, precognition, UFOs, biorhythms, and other phenomena. Written by respected psychologists, astronomers and other scientists, philosophers, investigative journalists, and magicians, the 47 articles in this superb collection present a skeptical treatment of pseudoscientific claims - an aspect often sorely neglected in sensationalized media reports.This book is an effort to help readers sort fact from fiction and sense from nonsense among the astonishing variety of assertions labeled "paranormal." Never before published in book form, the essays in this anthology originally appeared in the Skeptical Inquirer, a leading magazine devoted to the critical investigation of pseudoscience from a scientific viewpoint.Among the contributors are: Isaac Asimov (distinguished science fiction author), Martin Gardner (Scientific American columnist), James Randi (The Amazing Randi), Philip Klass (noted UFO skeptic), Scot Morris (Omni), and James Oberg (NASA).An essential contribution to skeptical literature, this book will be of lasting value to all those wishing to balance the case for paranormal claims by reading the dissenting critics.
Camping Colorado: A Comprehensive Guide to Hundreds of Campgrounds (State Camping Series)
by Melinda CrowCamping Colorado will take you to the ideal spot to pitch your tent or park your RV. This comprehensive guidebook gives detailed descriptions of more than 300 campgrounds statewide, including campsites managed by national, state, city, and county parks; the Forest Service; the Bureau of Land Management; and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Easy-to-use maps and charts will simplify your search for the perfect campground. You&’ll also find vital information on camp locations, fees and reservations, facilities and hookups, recreational activities, weather and geography, and local attractions. Camping Colorado provides useful tips on camping etiquette, camping with children, and enjoying—or avoiding—the state&’s diverse and abundant wildlife.Look inside to find:Campground locationsFacilities and hookupsFees and reservations GPS coordinates for each campground Tips on wildlife, safety, and zero-impact camping
Minnesota Off the Beaten Path® (Off the Beaten Path Series)
by Mark R. WeinbergerTired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you&’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Minnesota Off the Beaten Path show you the North Star State you never knew existed. Ski, hike, or just relax at the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center; visit a three-billion-year-old rock in Yellow Medicine County; or fill up at the world&’s only Frank Lloyd Wright–designed service station in Carlton County. So, if you&’ve &“been there, done that&” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.