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Hidden History of Maine (Hidden History)
by Harry GratwickDiscover 400 years of New England history you won&’t find in guidebooks in this collection of true stories and colorful characters from The Pine Tree State. Maine wouldn&’t be the magical place it is today without the contributions of little-known individuals whose inspiring and adventuresome lives make up the story of Maine's "hidden history." Journalist and Maine historian Harry Gratwick presents vividly detailed portraits of these Mainers, from the controversial missionary Sebastien Rale to Woolwich native William Phips, whose seafaring attacks against French Canada earned him the first governorship of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Gratwick also profiles inventors such as Robert Benjamin Lewis, an African American from Gardiner who patented a hair growth product in the 1830s, and Margaret Knight, a York native who defied nineteenth-century sexism to earn the nickname "the female Edison." From soprano Lillian Nordica, who left Farmington to become the most glamorous American opera singer of her day, to slugger George "Piano Legs" Gore, the only Mainer to ever win a Major League Baseball batting championship, Hidden History of Maine reveals the men and women who made history without making it into history books.
Touching the Light, Day by Day: 365 Illuminations to Live By
by Meg Blackburn LoseyEmbark on a year-long journey of spiritual and personal growth with daily affirmations to guide you every step of the way. Meg Losey is a spiritual teacher with her feet planted firmly on the ground. Her teachings help readers &“get real,&” claim their own power, and use it for the good of their mind, body, and spirit of others. Touching the Light Day by Day offers 365 quotes and brief healing and inspiring meditations. It&’s a great book for either beginning or deepening a practice. It&’s invaluable for both the novice and the expert to get in touch with their own inner voices and spirit guides. Losey invites us to open our hearts and merge with God Consciousness, something, as she teaches, anyone can do. This little gem of a book is Meg Losey&’s gift to her readers. These illuminations come to her each morning. She invites readers to use them as they will—for daily meditation. Or open at random to find a helpful thought. Or use them to invite your own spirit guides into your lives.
Cattlewomen's Ranch Cookbook
by Amber JohnsCattlewomen share their traditional family recipes and ranch cooking secrets in a book full of the history and flavor of American ranching life. American Cattlewomen have been turning simple, fresh ingredients into delicious meals for generations. This cookbook features mouth-watering recipes from the kitchens of cattlewomen all over the country. You&’ll find everything from hearty breakfasts to delicious stews, tasty sides, and seasonal main dishes. Recipes such as Sourdough Hotcakes, Good Brown Stew, Bull Sale Beans, Creamy Crockpot Steak, and Cowboy Cookies are perfect for satisfying the hunger of hardworking folks. Along with these and other recipes, lifelong rancher Amber Johns shares the rich history of ranch cooking as it was passed down through generations. Cattlewomen&’s Ranch Cookbook brings readers inside a traditional ranch kitchen, where nothing is wasted—and everything is delicious.
Quick Silver
by Clark HowardAn &“intense, deeply haunting&” saga about love, money, and murder, set amid Nevada&’s mining and gambling booms (Publishers Weekly). In the aftermath of World War I, three veterans—Mike, Jim, and Buck—meet a seductive woman named Ruby. Quick Silver follows all four over a span of decades, from Virginia City to Las Vegas, as their lives intertwine and intersect. It is a tale of marriage and infidelity, an orphaned boy and a forbidden passion, fortunes made in silver mining and the early days of casinos overrun by organized crime. This absorbing tale of the American Southwest blends fictional characters with real-life figures, such as Bugsy Siegel and Meyer Lansky, in a dramatic epic. &“Turbulent emotions and confrontations fill this spellbinding tale that pits highly principled characters against wanton, amoral ones. To maintain the suspense, Howard deftly shifts from past to present. He is a superlative storyteller.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Skillful and well-researched . . . An entertaining and nicely turned plot.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Fundamentals of Phlebology: Venous Disease for Clinicians
by Helane S FronekVenous disorders, while generally not life-threatening, affect millions worldwide, causing pain, disability and negatively impacting the lives of sufferers.With contributions from experts in a number of specialties, this highly practical guide provides an understanding of the pathophysiology of venous disease, and details of all the current treatment options available to physicians.
Aunty Acid: With Age Comes Wisdom (Aunty Acid)
by Ged BacklandThe pink-haired, Internet sensation shares her personal brand of wit in this hilarious collection from the hit webcomic. &“Never under any circumstances take a sleeping pill and laxative on the same night&” is just one of the hilarious snippets of advice from Aunty Acid. Aunty Acid is the sassy senior created to give &“the crazy lady in all of us&” a voice that can be heard from ten blocks away. With her long-suffering husband, Walt, Aunty Acid tells it like it is and has her own unique opinions on everything. She has over one and a quarter million Facebook fans, a number which grows by over 10,000 a day as word on her wit and sassy sayings spreads across social media platforms where she reaches over 20 million people each week. Aunty Acid is created by Ged Backland and is brought to life by the team at the Backland Studio in Bradford, West Yorkshire, in Northern England.
In the Lake of the Woods: A Novel
by Tim O'BrienA politician&’s past war crimes are revealed in this psychologically haunting novel by the National Book Award–winning author of The Things They Carried. Vietnam veteran John Wade is running for senate when long-hidden secrets about his involvement in wartime atrocities come to light. But the loss of his political fortunes is only the beginning of John&’s downfall. A retreat with his wife, Kathy, to a lakeside cabin in northern Minnesota only exacerbates the tensions rising between them. Then, within days of their arrival, Kathy mysteriously vanishes into the watery wilderness. When a police search fails to locate her, suspicion falls on the disgraced politician with a violent past. But when John himself disappears, the questions mount—with no answers in sight. In this contemplative thriller, acclaimed author Tim O&’Brien examines America&’s legacy of violence and warfare and its lasting impact both at home and abroad.
The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2015 (The Best American Series)
by Neil Gaiman T. C. Boyle Kelly Link Karen Russell Daniel H. Wilson Seanan McGuireImaginative fiction from Neil Gaiman, Karen Russell, Daniel H. Wilson, and more, selected by New York Times-bestselling author Joe Hill.Science fiction and fantasy enjoy a long literary tradition, stretching from Mary Shelley, H. G. Wells, and Jules Verne to Ray Bradbury, Ursula K. Le Guin, and William Gibson. In The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy, 2015 award-winning editor John Joseph Adams and Joe Hill deliver a diverse and vibrant collection of stories published in the previous year. Featuring writers with deep science fiction and fantasy backgrounds, along with those who are infusing traditional fiction with speculative elements, these stories uphold a longstanding tradition in both genres—looking at the world and asking, What if? The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy, 2015 includes Kelly Link, Neil Gaiman, Karen Russell T. C. Boyle, Sofia Samatar, Jo Walton, Cat Rambo Daniel H. Wilson, Seanan McGuire, Jess Row, and more. &“The overall quality of the work is very high.&”—Publishers Weekly
Make Your First Quilt with M'Liss: Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide, 9 Fabulous Blocks, Tips & Techniques
by M'Liss Rae HawleyThe essential book for those new to the craft from the bestselling author of M&’Liss Rae Hawley&’s Precut Quilts. Learning to quilt is easy with this handy reference guide full of M&’Liss&’s tips and time-saving techniques. Make nine easy blocks, each one a traditional favorite, then turn the blocks into a charming sampler quilt. (Bonus! Make a matching pillow or a quick four-block quilt). This guide includes lots of helpful how-to photos you&’ll use again and again, plus detailed shopping lists with all the materials you need to complete the quilt, including basic quilting supplies and the specific fabrics. This book has everything you need to know to make a beautiful quilt—M&’Liss takes you step by step from start to finish.
Fishing: How the Sea Fed Civilization
by Brian FaganAn archaeologist examines humanity&’s last major source of food from the wild, and how it enabled and shaped the growth of civilization.In this history of fishing—not as sport but as sustenance—archaeologist and best-selling author Brian Fagan argues that fishing was an indispensable and often overlooked element in the growth of civilization. It sustainably provided enough food to allow cities, nations, and empires to grow, but it did so with a different emphasis. Where agriculture encouraged stability, fishing demanded movement. It frequently required a search for new and better fishing grounds; its technologies, centered on boats, facilitated movement and discovery; and fish themselves, when dried and salted, were the ideal food—lightweight, nutritious, and long-lasting—for traders, travelers, and conquering armies. This history of the long interaction of humans and seafood tours archaeological sites worldwide to show readers how fishing fed human settlement, rising social complexity, the development of cities, and ultimately the modern world.&“A tour-de-force . . . Achieves its goal of putting fishing on par with hunter-gathering and agriculture in the history of human civilization.&” —Leon Vlieger, Natural History Book Service &“A valuable book as well as an interesting one . . . Fagan succeeds in providing an admirable primer for the enthusiast and a welcome tool for the historian.&” —Economist&“A unique panoramic survey of the field.&” —Laurence A. Marschall, Natural History&“Gently scholarly, elegant . . . A compelling picture of how fishing was so integral in each society&’s development. A multilayered, nuanced tour of &“fishing societies throughout the world&” and across millennia.&” —Kirkus Reviews
War of Wings
by Tanner McElroyTwo angels—Gabriel and Lucifer—face each other in battle in a &“story of arrogance, spite, and betrayal [with] a truly epic feel&” (Kirkus Reviews). Written from the two opposing perspectives of Gabriel and Lucifer, War of Wings follows their paths and love stories as they face a violent war that leads to the fall of one-third of the angels from Heaven. Gabriel, the archangel, loves life, but there is one thing in Heaven that he cannot tolerate: perfection. Lucifer, God&’s highest cherubim angel and &“perfect image of beauty,&” stands alone in the hierarchy leading praise, worship, music, and laughter in the hope that one day he will be promoted to God&’s equal. War of Wings is a fast-paced journey of two battling angels yearning for change. Their destinies emerge from triumph, failure, love, and heartbreak, as they discover that even in Heaven, decisions always have consequences. &“McElroy follows in John Milton&’s footsteps in this slick, contemporary recreation of the war for heaven….He writes confidently—sometimes brilliantly.&”—Kirkus Reviews
The Beast I Loved: A Battered Woman's Desperate Struggle to Survive
by Robert DavidsonThe disturbing true crime story about what drove an abused New Hampshire wife to kill her violent husband, and the chaos that followed. Before domestic violence hot lines and safe houses were widespread, June Briand shot four bullets into her husband&’s head in 1987 and was sentenced to fifteen years to life. This is the shocking true story of survival—and the intense bond June shared with her pathologically violent husband, a monster who physically and sexually tortured, degraded, and dominated her so relentlessly that she refused to believe he was dead even after she killed him. What kind of woman would slay her own husband? What kind of man would drive her to do it? Why didn&’t she just leave him? Based on hundreds of hours interviewing June Briand, speaking with her lawyers, and poring over countless pages of court transcripts, police and hospital records, and interviews with virtually every key person involved with this case, the author explores those difficult questions while exposing the twisted dynamics of a relationship that enslaves a woman—and drives her to kill the beast she loved when she was finally out of hope, out of time, and out of her mind. &“As gripping as The Burning Bed.&”—John Saul, New York Times–bestselling author of Creature &“A superbly written, riveting—often horrifying—story urgently needed for our time….A powerhouse page-turned about the limits of what a human being can endure.&”—Susan Page, bestselling author
Archie Goes Home (The Nero Wolfe Mysteries #15)
by Robert GoldsboroughArchie Goodwin leaves Manhattan for the Midwest to find out who put a bullet into a banker. Archie Goodwin&’s aunt Edna is about to lure him away from his work at Nero Wolfe&’s New York brownstone. After a phone call, he heads off to Ohio, where the president of Farmer&’s State Bank and Trust, an elderly widower, has died in an apparent suicide. But Archie&’s aunt has expressed nagging suspicions—which only grow stronger when someone takes a shot at a local reporter who wrote about the case. It wouldn&’t be a small town without some gossip, and Archie soon hears the whispers: romantic intrigues, a possible paternity case, a ruined business. While reconnecting with his aging mother—and fending off his nagging aunt—Archie tries to untangle a web of grudges, scandals, and murder. From Nero Award winner Robert Goldsborough, this is a brand-new novel in the series created by Rex Stout, starring one of the world&’s most beloved detectives and his equally engaging sidekick. Archie Goes Home is the 15th book in the Nero Wolfe Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Complete Cosmicomics
by Italo CalvinoThe complete collection of &“nimble and often hilarious&” short stories exploring the cosmos by the acclaimed author of Invisible Cities (Colin Dwyer, NPR). Italo Calvino&’s beloved cosmicomics cross planets and traverse galaxies, speed up time or slow it down to the particles of an instant. Through the eyes of a &“cosmic know-it-all&” with the unpronounceable name of Qfwfq, Calvino explores natural phenomena and tells the story of the origins of the universe. Relating complex scientific and mathematical concepts to our everyday world, they are an indelible and delightful literary achievement. Originally published in Italian in three separate volumes—including the Asti d&’Appello Prize-winning first volume, Cosmicomics—these thirty-four dazzling stories are collected here in one definitive English-language anthology.&“Trying to describe such a diverse and entertaining mix, I have to admit, just as Calvino does so often, that my words fail here, too. There&’s no way I—or anyone, really—can muster enough of them to quite capture the magic of these stories . . . Read this book, please.&” —Colin Dwyer, NPR
Damage to Concrete Structures
by Geert De SchutterSerious degradation mechanisms can severely reduce the service life of concrete structures: steel reinforcement can corrode, cement matrix can be attacked, and even aggregates can show detrimental processes. Therefore, it is important to understand how damage can occur to concrete structures and to appreciate the timing of the actions leading to damage. Damage to Concrete Structures summarizes the state-of-the-art information on the degradation of concrete structures, and gives a clear and comprehensive overview of what can go wrong.Offering a logical flow, the chapters are ordered according to the chronological timing of the actions leading to concrete damage. The author explains the different actions or mechanisms in a fundamental manner, without too many physical or chemical details, to provide greater clarity and readability. The book describes the different causes of damage to concrete, including inappropriate design, errors during execution, mechanisms occurring during hardening of concrete, and actions or degradation mechanisms during service life (hardened concrete).The degradation mechanisms are illustrated with numerous real-world examples and many drawings and photographs taken of actual structures. Written as a textbook for students as well as a reference for professionals, this easy-to-comprehend book gives readers a deeper understanding of the damage that can occur to concrete during the construction process and service.
Rose's Heavenly Cakes
by Rose Levy BeranbaumAuthor of The Cake Bible:Glorious recipes that &“range from towering creations for weddings and other special events to baby cakes for bite-size indulgence&” (Publishers Weekly). Winner of the Cookbook of the Year Award, International Association of Culinary Professionals The author of The Cake Bible is a baking legend, &“revered by serious cooks and part-timers&” alike (USA Today). Now her legions of fans can enjoy Rose&’s Heavenly Cakes, a must-have guide to perfect cake-baking. With this book, home bakers can create delicious, decadent, and spectacularly beautiful cakes of all kinds with confidence and ease. With her precise, foolproof recipes, Rose shows you how to create everything from Heavenly Coconut Seduction Cake, Golden Lemon Almond Cake, and Devil's Food Cake with Midnight Ganache to Orange-Glow Chiffon Layer Cake, Mud Turtle Cupcakes, and Deep Chocolate Passion Wedding Cake. Rose's Heavenly Cakes features: Rose&’s trademark easy-to-follow, expertly tested (and retested) recipes for perfectly delicious results every timeover 100 simply wonderful recipes for cakes for every occasion—from exceptionally delicious butter and oil cakes, sponge cakes, and mostly flourless cakes and cheesecakes, to charming baby cakes and elegant wedding cakesspecial tips and tricks for creating amazing special effects and beautiful cake décortempting full-color photos
The Penultimate Truth (S. F. Masterworks Ser.)
by Philip K. DickIn this dystopian novel from the author of The Man in the High Castle, humanity is forced to live underground while a great secret hides above them.In the future, most of humanity lives in massive underground bunkers, producing weapons for the nuclear war they&’ve fled. Constantly bombarded by patriotic propaganda, the citizens of these industrial anthills believe they are waiting for the day when the war will be over and they can return aboveground. But when Nick St. James, president of one anthill, makes an unauthorized trip to the surface, what he finds is more shocking than anything he could imagine.&“At a time when most 20th-century science fiction writers seem hopelessly dated, Dick gives us a vision of the future that captures the feel of our time.&”—Wired
The Art of the Board: Fun & Fancy Snack Boards, Recipes & Ideas for Entertaining All Year
by Olivia CarneyWith over 75 seasonally inspired, approachable snack boards, recipes, and cocktails, The Art of the Board has all you need for fun, stress-free entertaining year-round. Packed with tips, tricks, and ideas, you’ll be inspired to whip up your next snack board masterpiece—whether it’s creatively plating your Thanksgiving leftovers to impress your family or wowing your friends with your knowledge of fancy cheese and charcuterie. Not sure where to start? No problem! The in-depth introduction walks you through equipment and ingredients, and the Hopeless Hostess Appendix covers everything from Board Care 101 to step-by-step explanations and photographs that show how to bring your skills to the next level. There’s even helpful suggestions to make your cheese plates travel-friendly so you never arrive empty-handed. And since each board is labeled with difficulty level, approximate cost, and dietary accommodations, you’ll always find a showstopper to fit your lifestyle and budget.
Escape from Hitler's Europe: An American Airman behind Enemy Lines
by George Watt&“An absorbing story about how the Lincoln veteran George Watt managed to escape from Nazi-occupied Belgium.&”—San Francisco Review of Books November 1943: American flyer George Watt parachutes out of his burning warplane and lands in rural Nazi-occupied Belgium. Escape from Hitler&’s Europe is the incredible story of his getaway—how brave villagers spirited him to Brussels to connect with the Comet Line, a rescue arm of the Belgian resistance. This was a gravely dangerous mission, especially for a Jewish soldier who had fought against Franco in the Spanish Civil War. Watt recounts dodging the Gestapo, entering Paris via the underground, and finally, crossing the treacherous Pyrenees into Spain. In 1985, he returned to Belgium and discovered an astonishing postscript to his wartime experiences. &“A story of what is best in human beings triumphing over what is worst.&”—John Sayles, author of Yellow Earth &“One of those rare little narratives that engage the reader from the first page to the last . . . It is about the human spirit and those willing to risk their lives for a stranger.&”—Library Journal "A hell of an adventure story."―Ring Lardner, Jr., author of The Ecstasy of Owen Muir &“This is one of my favorite books about World War II, and the first I have read that is about the Comet Line and the people who helped with running it.&”—Armchair Interviews &“This is an interesting and exciting account that provides a first-person examination of the plight of an individual airman, and insights into the scope, risks, and techniques of the Belgian and French underground movements.&”—Col. Stetson M. Siler, USAF (Ret.)
The Hunters
by Clark HowardA hunting trip turns into a manhunt in this chilling predator-versus-prey thriller from an Edgar Award–winning author. Four guys from the suburbs are about to set out on a hunting trip. Wes is an architectural draftsman with a secret. Leo has a high-level advertising job, but is miserable with ulcers. Milt sells pharmaceuticals but is disdained by his wife—who happens to be the object of passionate desire for Lamar, who works in insurance. But one of these men is also a killer—and not only of deer. When an LAPD detective is taken out with a sniper rifle, what started out as a friendly outing suddenly turns very dark . . . &“A superlative storyteller.&” —Publishers Weekly
Thai Stick: Surfers, Scammers, and the Untold Story of the Marijuana Trade
by Peter Maguire Mike RitterThe untold history of the underground marijuana trade in Thailand—from surfers and sailors to pirates.Located on the left bank of the Chao Phya River, Thailand&’s capital, Krungthep, known as Bangkok to Westerners and &“the City of Angels&” to Thais, has been home to smugglers and adventurers since the late eighteenth century. During the 1970s, it became a modern Casablanca to a new generation of treasure seekers, from surfers looking to finance their endless summers to wide-eyed hippie true believers, and lethal marauders left over from the Vietnam War. Moving a shipment of Thai sticks from northeast Thailand farms to American consumers meant navigating one of the most complex smuggling channels in the history of the drug trade. Many forget that until the mid-1970s, the vast majority of marijuana consumed in the United States was imported, and there was little to no domestic production. Peter Maguire and Mike Ritter are the first historians to document this underground industry, the only record of its existence rooted in the fading memories of its elusive participants. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with smugglers and law enforcement agents, the authors recount the buy, delivery, voyage home, and product offload. They capture the eccentric personalities of the men and women who transformed the Thai marijuana trade from a GI cottage industry into a professionalized business moving the world's most lucrative commodities, unraveling a rare history from the smugglers&’ perspective.&“Highly recommended for anyone who loves adventure, cannabis, surfing, or all of the above. It&’s every single bit as heady, energetic and captivating as the title implies.&”—Cannabis Now
Chakra Foods for Optimum Health: A Guide to the Foods That Can Improve Your Energy, Inspire Creative Changes, Open Your Heart, and Heal Body, Mind, and Spirit
by Deanna M. MinichRejuvenate your body and spirit with this cookbook and food guide that combines nutritional information with the wisdom of the chakras. Nutritionist and yoga practitioner Deanna Minich's Chakra Foods for Optimum Health will teach you how to recover from emotional and physical woes by choosing the right food and preparing them with delicious, healing recipes. Her unique approach looks at both the nutritional and spiritual aspects of different foods, revealing how they relate to the chakras of the body. For each of the chakras, specific affirmations and other practices are offered alongside meal plans. In this book, you will find: · Specific foods and practices that can help with each chakra · Lists, charts, and diagrams to help you easily pinpoint what you need · Clearly, practical information that you can implement in your life today
101 Things To Do With A Dutch Oven (101 Things To Do With)
by Vernon WintertonA treasury of recipes to make with this simple, classic cooking pot, indoors or out. With 101 easy recipes to choose from—ranging from breakfast to dessert, and including breads and rolls—the Dutch oven might just become the most popular cooking method in your house—or outside of it! Recipes in this cookbook include the Mountain Man Breakfast * Sausage Spinach Wreath * Dutch Oven Stew with spicy Jalapeno Cheese Bread * Caramel Apple Cobbler * Stuffed Pork Roast * Cinnamon Rolls * Dutch Oven Pizza * Apricot Raspberry Glazed Cornish Hens * White Chili * and more.
New York Behind Closed Doors
by Polly DevlinA look inside the homes of New York City&’s artists, designers, writers, and social influencers, including in-depth interviews. These twenty-four homes reflect the tastes and styles of real New Yorkers who live in small spaces with art, books, collections, treasures, and fabulous, sometimes funky furniture—each space expressing the resident&’s unique personality. Bright, captivating photographs throughout pair dynamically with Polly Devlin&’s in-depth interviews with the homeowners. Her critiques of their spaces are at once delightful, bold, and irreverent—and always lively and opinionated. From architectural grandeur to streamlined modern buildings, see how individuals turn older apartments and historic structures into places for comfortable living. Houses and apartments are sampled from across the city, including Tribeca, Murray Hill, Union Square, Harlem, Midtown, Brooklyn, and more. Assembled by a former Vogue editor and a photographer who has worked for House Beautiful, Travel + Leisure, and other major publications, this is a visual and literary feast. &“Showcases some of New York City&’s most unique residential dwellings.&”—Elle Decor
A World Without Jews
by Karl MarxThe first English translation of Karl Marx&’s anti-Semitic writings, with critical analysis by the founder of the Philosophical Library. Long available to the readers of Soviet Russia, here are the unexpurgated papers of Karl Marx on the so-called Jewish question, translated into English by philosopher Dagobert D. Runes. While most of Marx&’s anti-Semitic diatribes were carefully eliminated by the translators and editors of his books, journalistic writings, and correspondence, their influence was still considerable. Readers unfamiliar with this aspect of Marx&’s thought will be startled to discover how well it has served the purposes of the totalitarian regimes of our time. Runes presents this accurate and unflinching translation with the conviction that any student of Marx should be aware of this aspect of his thought. Extensive comments and critical annotations related to the material appear throughout the book.