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Cuando alguien muy especial muere: Los ninos apprender a enfrenar la adverisded
by Marge Eaton HeegaardThis is the Spanish edition of the world's best-selling art therapy book for grieving children. This book was designed to teach basic concepts of death and help children understand and express the many feelings they have when someone dies.
Mochi's War: The Tragedy of Sand Creek
by Chris Enss Howard KazanjianColorado Territory in 1864 wasn't merely the wild west, it was a land in limbo while the Civil War raged in the east and politics swirled around its potential admission to the union. The territorial governor, John Evans, had ambitions on the national stage should statehood occur--and he was joined in those ambitions by a local pastor and erstwhile Colonel in the Colorado militia, John Chivington. The decision was made to take a hard line stance against any Native Americans who refused to settle on reservations--and in the fall of 1864, Chivington set his sights on a small band of Cheyenne under the chief Black Eagle, camped and preparing for the winter at Sand Creek.When the order to fire on the camp came on November 28, one officer refused, other soldiers in Chivington's force, however, immediately attacked the village, disregarding the American flag, and a white flag of surrender that was run up shortly after the soldiers commenced firing. In the ensuing "battle" fifteen members of the assembled militias were killed and more than 50 wounded Between 150 and 200 of Black Kettle&’s Cheyenne were estimated killed, nearly all elderly men, women and children. As with many incidents in American history, the victors wrote the first version of history--turning the massacre into a heroic feat by the troops. Soon thereafter, however, Congress began an investigation into Chivington's actions and he was roundly condemned. His name still rings with infamy in Colorado and American history. Mochi&’s War explores this story and its repercussions into the last part of the nineteenth Century from the perspective of a Cheyenne woman whose determination swept her into some of the most dramatic and heartbreaking moments in the conflicts that grew through the West in the aftermath of Sand Creek.
Geocaching Handbook: The Guide for Family Friendly, High-Tech Treasure Hunting
by Layne CameronTen years after it all began, geocaching is still going strong. Both the number of geocaches and the number of geocachers are in the millions, in more than 100 countries, and continue to grow. This fascinating, high-tech yet family-friendly outdoor activity—which combines aspects of treasure hunting, cutting-edge navigation, and exploration—may be the fastest growing new sport on the planet. But there is much more to geocaching than what most people know. This revised and updated edition of The Geocaching Handbook covers everything the aspiring geocacher needs to get started, and it provides plenty of information to help practicing geocachers take their skills to the next level. Learn how the game began—in a foreword by its founding father, Dave Ulmer—and discover how to:• Select a cache listing and begin your hunt for the treasure• Buy a GPS receiver and use it to navigate to the cache• Create and hide your own cache for others to find• Practice backcountry safety and geocaching etiquette• Play other geo-games, such as &“Are U Nuts?&” and &“Geodashing&” • Connect with other geocachers through clubs and geo-events
Tao Te Ching
by Lao TzuA fundamental book of the Taoist, the Tao Te Ching is regarded as a revelation in its own right. It provides a wealth of wisdom and insights for those seeking a better understanding of themselves. Over time, many changes have been made to the original Chinese text. Researcher Patrick M. Byrne has produced a translation that is accurate and easy to understand, while capturing the pattern and harmony of the original.
March 1939: Before the Madness—The Story of the First NCAA Basketball Tournament Champions
by Terry FreiIn 1939, the Oregon Webfoots, coached by the visionary Howard Hobson, stormed through the first NCAA basketball tournament, which was viewed as a risky coast-to-coast undertaking and perhaps only a one-year experiment. Seventy-five years later, following the tournament&’s evolution into a national obsession, the first champions are still celebrated as &“The Tall Firs.&” They indeed had astounding height along the front line, but with a pair of racehorse guards who had grown up across the street from each other in a historic Oregon fishing town, they also played a revolutionarily fast-paced game.Author Terry Frei&’s track record as a narrative historian in such books as the acclaimed Horns, Hogs, and Nixon Coming, plus a personal connection as an Oregon native whose father coached football at the University of Oregon for seventeen seasons, makes him uniquely qualified to tell this story of the first tournament and the first champions, in the context of their times. Plus, Frei long has been a fan of Clair Bee, the Long Island University coach who later in life wrote the Chip Hilton Sports Series books, mesmerizing young readers who didn&’t know the backstory told here. In 1939, the Bee-coached LIU Blackbirds won the NCAA tournament&’s rival, the national invitation tournament in New York—then in only its second year, and still under the conflict-of-interest sponsorship of the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association. Frei assesses both tournaments and, given the myths advanced for many years, his conclusions in many cases are surprising.Both events unfolded in a turbulent month when it was becoming increasingly apparent that Hitler's belligerence would draw Europe and perhaps the world into another war . . . soon. Amid heated debates over the extent to which America should become involved in Europe's affairs this time, the men playing in both tournaments wondered if they might be called on to serve and fight. Of course, as some of the Webfoots would demonstrate in especially notable fashion, the answer was yes.It was a March before the Madness.
Great American Ghost Stories: Lyons Press Classics
by Bill BowersA ghoulish collection of true American classics From North to South, coast-to-coast, and legendary to forgotten classicsLyons Press American Classics deliver stories rooted in their time, place, and topicDistinct series design for impulse- and collect-them-all sales With frightening stories from Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe, Francis Bret Harte, Ambrose Bierce, Edith Wharton, Mark Twain, Harriett Beecher Stowe, O. Henry, Will Cather, and long forgotten yet terrifying authors, this ghostly collection of Lyons Press American Classics delivers the ghastly, horrifying, and otherwise haunting tales we love to read about—all from our deep history and in a book that makes a great gift as part of Lyons Press&’s outstanding Americana library.
Best Easy Day Hikes Santa Fe (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
by Linda Regnier Hope Di PaoloSanta Fe is well known as an artist's paradise, but the diverse land offers so much more to the hiking enthusiast. This compact guide will direct readers to some of the loveliest short hikes in the Bandelier, Pecos Wilderness, and Hyde State Park areas. Venture to breathtaking peaks or hike low-lying canyons, all within an hour's drive of Santa Fe, while catching engrossing glimpses into the rich culture and history of northern New Mexico.Look inside for: Casual hikes to full-day adventuresHikes for everyone, including familiesClear trail maps and mileage landmarksTrail ranking to find just the right level of adventure for your groupGPS coordinates
Storied & Scandalous Portland, Oregon: A History of Gambling, Vice, Wits, and Wagers
by Joe StreckertWhen vice and scandal are all fun and games. Portland, Oregon began as a town of itinerant young men who had no shortage of diversions at the end of the workday. This city grew up with lots of revelry and little regulation. After the last tree fell in logging season and after the workday ended on the docks, those young men broke out the cards. Saloon culture quickly took hold in Portland, offering alcohol, sex, gambling, and other diversions. This book traces the storied and scandalous history of Portland, from the underground and elite saloons and gambling rings to the vice, scandal, and fun they brought. Readers will meet the impresarios, gangsters, and racketeers who colored Portland&’s history.
Insubordinate Spirit: A True Story of Life and Loss in Earliest America 1610-1665
by Missy WolfeInsubordinate Spirit is a unique exploration into the life of Elizabeth Winthrop and other seventeenth-century English Puritans who emigrated to the rough, virtually untouched wilderness of present-day New England. Excerpts from newly discovered personal diaries and correspondence provide readers with not only fascinating insights into the hardships, dangers, and losses inherent to English and Dutch settlers in the 1600s, but also first-hand descriptions of the local Native Americans' family life, allegiances, and society. Caught between the unendurable expectations of her Puritan relatives and land disputes with the neighboring Dutch, Elizabeth Winthrop demonstrated a tremendous strength of resolve to protect her own family and remain true to her heart.
Best Easy Day Hikes Adirondacks
by Lisa BallardBest Easy Day Hikes Adirondacks, 2nd Edition features the best easy day hikes throughout the area. With detailed maps and trail descriptions, navigating these wonderful trails is made easy. It&’s the perfect tool for day hikers, families, and local outdoors people looking to explore the Adirondacks in an easy day hike. In addition to information on the trails themselves, this guide includes GPS coordinates as well as a section on regional attractions, lodging and dining, and other noteworthy public lands well-suited for outdoor adventure. It is also filled with useful information on the area&’s history, geology, fauna, and flora.
The Montana Gardener's Companion: An Insider's Guide to Gardening under the Big Sky (Gardening Series)
by Cheryl Moore-Gough Robert GoughThe Montana Gardener&’s Companion explains how to identify and address common shortcomings of Montana soils, including alkaline soils (the most common soil in Montana), acidic soils (found in some soils in the mountains and near Great Falls), and salty soils (found especially in eastern Montana and in areas west and northwest of Great Falls east of the Divide and in the far northeastern portions of Sheridan County). This book explains the different climates of eastern and western Montana, the effect of elevation on growing seasons, and how Montana gardeners can lengthen their growing seasons through careful plant selection, choosing the correct exposure, planting properly on slopes and using season-extending products.
LNG: A Level-Headed Look at the Liquefied Natural Gas Controversy
by Virginia L. Thorndike36til recently, natural gas has not been in the limelight, but that situation is changing fast. Complex issues of energy use and safety are being brought down to in my backyard context for millions of Americans. This book provides balanced information about LNG so people can make informed decisions about whether they want to be neighbors of an LNG facility.
Food Lovers' Guide to® Charleston & Savannah: The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings (Food Lovers' Series)
by Holly HerrickSavor the Flavors of Charleston & Savannah Charleston and Savannah. These two storied southern cities, just 110 miles apart, boast their own thriving culinary scenes and together encompass the heart of Lowcountry cuisine. In Food Lovers&’ Guide to Charleston & Savannah, seasoned food writer Holly Herrick shares the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate these culinary treasures. She explores the best of both of these classic southern beauties and even a little in between. A bounty of mouthwatering delights awaits you. With delectable recipes from the renowned kitchens of iconic eateries, diners, and elegant dining rooms, Food Lovers&’ Guide to Charleston & Savannah With delectable recipes from the renowned kitchens of iconic eateries, diners, and elegant dining rooms, Food Lovers&’ Guide to Charleston & Savannah is the ultimate resource for food lovers Inside You'll Find: • Favorite restaurants and landmark eateries • Farmers&’ markets and farm stands• Specialty food stores, markets and products • Food festivals and culinary events • Recipes from top Charleston and Savannah chefs • Cooking classes• The cities&’ best cafes, taverns, and wine bars • Local food lore and kitchen wisdom
Best Easy Day Hikes Grand Staircase-Escalante and the Glen Canyon Region
by Ron AdkisonTwenty hikes in southern Utah, varying from half-hour strolls to full-day adventures. This guidebook is for everyone, including families.
Best Easy Day Hikes Capitol Reef National Park (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
by Brett PrettymanBest Easy Day Hikes Capitol Reef National Park features the best easy day hikes throughout the park. With detailed maps and trail descriptions, navigating these wonderful trails is made easy. It&’s the perfect tool for day hikers, families, and local outdoors people looking to explore Capitol Reef National Park in an easy day hike. In addition to information on the trails themselves, this guide includes GPS coordinates as well as a section on regional attractions, lodging and dining, and other noteworthy public lands well-suited for outdoor adventure. It is also filled with useful information on the area&’s history, geology, fauna, flora, and park amenities such as shuttle service, developed picnic areas, camping, general store, and visitor centers.Look inside to find:Hikes suited to every abilityMile-by-mile directional cuesDifficulty ratings, trail contacts, fees/permits, and best hiking seasonsInvaluable trip-planning information, including local lodging and campgroundsGPS coordinates
Eye Of The Lotus
by Richard JelusichA clear and comprehensive guide to the psychology of the chakras that is filled with practical techniques that anyone can apply in daily life.
Good Time Girls of Colorado: A Red-Light History of the Centennial State
by Jan MacKell CollinsThroughout the Gold Rush years and beyond, prostitution grew and flourished within the mining camps, small towns, and cities of nineteenth-century Colorado. Whether escaping a bad home life, lured by false advertising, or seeking to subsidize their income, thousands of women chose or were forced to enter an industry where they faced segregation and persecution, fines and jailing, and battled the hazards of their profession. Some dreamed of escape through marriage or retirement, and some became infamous and even successful, but more often found relief only in death. An integral part of western history, the stories of these women continue to fascinate readers and captivate the minds of historians today.The Centennial State had its share of working girls and madams like Mattie Silks and Jennie Rogers who remain notorious celebrities in the annals of history, but Collins also includes the stories of lesser-known women whose roles in this illicit trade help shape our understanding of the American West.
Our Favorite Soup & Sandwich Recipes
by Gooseberry PatchWith this warm & hearty collection of recipes, you'll never wonder what's for dinner again.
Chakras Handbook
by Shalila SharamanComplete practical guide to the chakras, including color, activity, sounds, background information, and techniques for opening them and utilizing their force. A longtime bestselling title in Europe, this is the definitive text in the field.
Police Unbound: Corruption, Abuse, and Heroism by the Boys in Blue
by Anthony V. BouzaFormer chief of police in Minneapolis and commander of the Bronx police force Tony Bouza pulls no punches in this blunt, candid assessment of police culture. Emphasizing the gap between the average citizen's perception of police work and the day-to-day reality of life as a cop, Bouza reveals the inner dynamics of a secretive, fraternal society that will do almost anything to protect itself. The strong bonds of loyalty among police both inspire individual acts of heroism in the face of danger but also repress full disclosure of the truth when corruption or abuse of power are suspected, says Bouza. Young rookies are quickly molded by the unspoken rules and the code of silence that govern a cop's professional life, and they soon learn that physical but not moral courage is expected. Bouza evaluates sweeps, roundups, sting operations, the controversial practice of racial profiling, and the politics of law enforcement. He critically examines the excesses, abuses, and corruption of the New York, Los Angeles, and Minneapolis police forces, among others, offering insights into what went wrong in the infamous Louima and Diallo cases. But his most telling criticism is not directed against the police per se but against our society's ruling elites and the middle class, who give police the unmistakable message that the underclass must be kept down and property owners protected at all costs. He charges that the heart of the problem of both crime and police abuse in America is our tacitly accepted class structure separating the privileged from the poor, and along with it the systemic racism that society as a whole is not yet willing to face. Bouza concludes his critique on a positive note with straightforward proposals on how to make the police more ethical and effective. This controversial, eye-opening book by a veteran insider exposes a reality that TV cop shows never portray and raises serious moral questions about class and race.
Patton's Last Gamble: The Disastrous Raid on POW Camp Hammelburg in World War II
by Duane SchultzIn March 1945, against the advice of his top subordinates, Gen. George Patton created a special task force to venture more than fifty miles behind enemy lines and liberate a POW camp near Hammelburg, Germany. The camp held some 1,500 American prisoners, including Patton&’s son-in-law. Hampered by ambushes and a lack of fuel and even maps, the raid was a disaster, one of the worst mistakes of Patton&’s legendary career. Out of some 300 men, only three dozen returned. Based on memoirs, diaries, combat reports, and interviews with survivors, Patton&’s Last Gamble vividly recounts a mission Gen. Omar Bradley later said &“began as a wild goose chase and ended in tragedy.&”
Best Easy Day Hikes Colorado Springs (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
by Stewart M. Green Tracy SalcedoBest Easy Day Hikes Colorado Springs includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for twenty-five easy-to-follow hikes on the high plains as well as in the mountains near town. From renowned Garden of the Gods to secluded Mueller State Park, these hikes, most less than 5 miles long, will fuel your Rocky Mountain hiking fever. Look inside for:• 30-minute strolls to half-day adventures• Hikes for everyone, including families• Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps• Trail Finder for best hikes with children, views, waterfalls, and wildlife• GPS coordinates
Food Lovers' Guide to® Brooklyn: The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings (Food Lovers' Series)
by Sherri EisenbergFood Lovers' GuidesIndispensable handbooks to local gastronomic delights The ultimate guides to the food scene in their respective states or regions, these books provide the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate local culinary offerings. Engagingly written by local authorities, they are a one-stop for residents and visitors alike to find producers and purveyors of tasty local specialties, as well as a rich array of other, indispensable food-related information including:• Food festivals and culinary events• Farmers markets and farm stands• Specialty food shops• Places to pick your own produce• One-of-a-kind restaurants and landmark eateries• Recipes using local ingredients and traditions• The best wineries and brewpubs
Marooned On The Pirate Coast
by Melinda RiceIn the early 1820s, eleven-year-old Georgina is excited to be moving to the wild Texas frontier with her family. But those dreams are dashed when their ship sinks during a storm. Georgie finds herself marooned alone, scared, and soaking wet on the Texas coast inhabited only by Karankawa natives. She doesnít think things can get any worse, but then sheís rescuedóby pirates led by Jean Laffite! This book in the Lone Star Heroines series brings to life real Texas history with a background chapter on the Karankawa natives, the founding of Galveston and the hurricanes that regularly threaten it, and biographies of Laffite and some famous Texans who met him.Look for other stories of Lone Star Heroines and Lone Star Heroes for boys, too.
Old Sturbridge Village Cookbook: Authentic Early American Recipes for the Modern Kitchen
by The Experts at Old Sturbridge VillageThe Old Sturbridge Village Cookbook—unique in presenting not only authentic mouthwatering recipes from the late-eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, but also adaptations for cooking in modern kitchens, information on early American foodways recipes for fireplace cooking. As the largest outdoor living history complex in the Northeast, Old Sturbridge Village has fostered the feel, and the flavors, of America's past for more than half a century. This cookbook is unique in presenting nearly 140 authentic recipes from the late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth centuries, but also adaptations for cooking in modern kitchens. Learn how to preserve apples for year-round use, how salt-preserved meats were freshened, how Election Cake got its name, and how to select the best fish for dinner. With a range of delicious recipes from roasts and fricassees to pies and puddings, this book is sure to be treasured by history.