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A Passion for Sea Glass
by C. S. LambertSome people's passion for sea glass goes beyond collecting—they use it to create something of beauty. Carole Lambert, author of Sea Glass Chronicles, gives us entree into the studios of those who do everything from gathering and amassing sea glass mulch for landscaping to designing stained-sea-glass windows. This volume will arouse a renewed sense of wonder in those who already possess a passion for sea glass and win legions of new sea-glass devotees.
Fly Fishing for Trophy Striped Bass: Tackle, Techniques, and Flies for the Fish of a Lifetime
by John L. FieldStriped bass, or simply &“stripers,&” are a premier saltwater sportfish that can grow to over 50 pounds and swim in giant schools that will churn the surface of the water to a froth as they feed on baitfish, creating heart-pumping, fast-paced fly fishing. Originally native to coastal Atlantic States and eastern Canada, they have also been introduced to the Pacific as well as many inland reservoirs and the rivers that flow into them, making stripers arguably the most accessible and popular saltwater species in North America. In this comprehensive guide, author John L. Field describes their behavior, foods they eat, the best flies and methods to imitate those foods, and where today&’s angler stands the best chance of catching a trophy fish. Top guides, creative fly tiers, and marine biologists contribute their experience and expertise to this book.
Man for All Oceans: Captain Joshua Slocum and the First Solo Voyage Around the World
by Stan GraysonIn June 1898, three years and two months after departing Boston in his aged oyster sloop Spray, Captain Joshua Slocum made land fall in New England and became the first person ever to sail alone around the world. The voyage capped a lifetime of adventure for the indomitable Slocum, who had advanced from seaman to captain during the challenging final years of commercial sail, surviving hurricanes, mutinies, shipwreck, and the death at sea of his beloved first wife, Virginia. Sailing Alone Around the World, Slocum's book about his circumnavigation, is a seafaring classic, unmatched for adventure and literary verve, and has never been out of print since its publication in 1900. Yet despite several biographies over the decades, Slocum the man has remained unknowable to his legions of admirers, the facts of his life and career as elusive as a ship on a fogbound sea. Here is the real story of Slocum's Nova Scotia childhood, his seafaring career, and how he became an American citizen. Grayson gives ample evidence of Slocum's uncanny genius as a navigator while also noting the occasional role that good luck played in his voyages, including his odyssey from Brazil to the United States in the self-designed and built 35-foot Liberdade. And Grayson brings a sailor's perspective to Slocum's solo circumnavigation and mysterious disappearance at sea. A fascinating appendix compares Sailing Alone Around the World with Thoreau's Walden and shows that Slocum's simple lifestyle and self-sufficiency prefigured today's emphases on the environment and living responsibly. Previously unpublished photographs bring Slocum's world to life, and detailed maps trace the adventures of a sailor who knew the world like the back of his hand. This biography reads like an adventure narrative and will serve as the standard work on Joshua Slocum for years to come.
Winter Trails™ Colorado: The Best Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Trails (Winter Trails Series)
by Andy Lightbody Kathy MattoonRevised and updated, this guide leads readers to 50 of the best snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails in Colorado--from Rocky Mountain National Park to Telluride.
Gangland Boston: A Tour Through the Deadly Streets of Organized Crime
by Emily SweeneyA GUIDED TOUR OF BOSTON&’S UNDERWORLD, REVEALING THE PLACES WHERE DEALS WERE MADE, PEOPLE WERE KILLED, AND BODIES WERE BURIEDGangsters have played a shady role in shaping Greater Boston&’s history. While lurking in local restaurants or just around the corner inside that inconspicuous building, countless criminals have quietly made their mark on the city and surrounding communities. Gangland Boston reveals the hidden history of these places, bringing readers back in time to when the North End was wrought with gun violence, Hanover Street was known as a &“shooting gallery,&” and guys named King Solomon, Beano Breen, and Mickey the Wiseguy ruled the underworld.Drawing upon years of research and an extensive collection of rare photographs, author Emily Sweeney sheds light on how gang violence unfolded during Prohibition, how the Italian mafia rose to power, and how the Gustin Gang came to be. She also uncovers little-known facts about well-known crime figures (Did you know the leader of the Gustin Gang was an Olympic athlete? Or that a fellowship at a major university was named after a big-time bookie?) From South Boston to Somerville, Chinatown to Charlestown, and every neighborhood in between, readers will get to know mobsters in ways they never have before. Readers will find out:* Exact addresses where mobsters lived, worked, and played around Greater Boston* How an Olympic athlete became one of Boston&’s most notorious gangsters * The untold history of the Gustin Gang * Frank Sinatra&’s connection to a long-forgotten Massachusetts racetrack * Little-known facts about David &“Beano&” Breen, Charles &“King&” Solomon, Harry &“Doc&” Sagansky, Raymond L.S. Patriarca, and other legendary crime figures
NetSuite for Consultants: Your comprehensive guide to becoming a successful NetSuite consultant in 2023, 2nd Edition
by Peter RiesGuide clients through a NetSuite implementation with the latest features in 2023 including gathering requirements, setting up the basics, creating custom automations, and importing data with SuiteQLKey FeaturesPick up the best ways to identify a client's needs by asking the right questions in the initial interviews.Explore the new features in NetSuite 2023, including the Supply Chain Control Tower for managing inventory and gathering performance reports.Avoid pitfalls and get the implementation right first time by following the advice of a Consulting Technical Director at Oracle NetSuite.Book DescriptionERP and CRM consultants can effectively implement NetSuite for a client organization with the aid of NetSuite for Consultants, revised with the latest features and best practices for NetSuite 2023. After reading this book, you'll have a thorough understanding of how to configure the NetSuite ecosystem for any business. You'll learn how to apply new features such as the Manufacturing Mobile application, NetSuite budgeting features, and tools for handling rebates and trade promotions. This edition also includes expanded coverage of technical topics such as SuiteQL and the SuiteTalk REST API. Understanding what a business requires is a crucial first step toward completing any software product deployment, and this NetSuite guide will teach you how to ask meaningful questions that ascertain which features, basic and new, you will need to configure for your client. Most importantly, you'll not only learn how to perform a NetSuite implementation; you'll also learn how to prepare clients to use the software confidently, which is the true test of a great consultant.What you will learnUnderstand the NetSuite ecosystem, including the platform and its primary modules, and associated featuresLearn how to gather and document requirements, including understanding an organization's industry, transactions, and peopleLearn about the methodologies that go into creating a project plan for a NetSuite implementationFulfill client requirements with expanded coverage on managing employees, customer projects, and budgetingDiscover how to create custom automations and perform data migration with SuiteQL scriptsPerform integrations with expanded coverage on how we use the REST API for business purposesRecognize the procedures for testing and developmentRefine your skills with NetSuite tips and tricks and make each implementation process a successWho this book is forThis book is aimed at new NetSuite consultants who are tasked with guiding an organization through their NetSuite implementation. To make the most out of this book, you are expected to have already completed the basic NetSuite Foundations training course.
The Stone Wall Dragon
by Rochelle DraperThis is the fanciful tale of a boy who takes a fall on a stone wall while exploring his family farm in Maine. When he awakens, the wall has turned into a dragon that invites him to climb aboard for a magical ride to the sea, through blueberry barrens, sheep pastures, beaver ponds, and small villages. The imaginative illustrations are done in watercolor and gouache.
On the Cains: Atlantic Salmon and Sea-Run Brook Trout on the Miramichi's Greatest Tributary
by Brad BurnsA historical look at and current guide to the Cains River in New Brunswick. There is almost a mystical aura surrounding the Cains and its Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishery. Only about a third of it was ever settled and then lightly, and by the middle of the twentieth century settlers had all given up and the river reverted to completely wild, which it still is today. The book also explores the Cains&’s relationship with the Miramichi River, in particular the Black Brook, the biggest and most productive pool on the river. In low water, a substantial portion of the Cains&’s fall run of fish stacks up there waiting for rain.
Paddling Michigan (Regional Paddling Series)
by Kevin Hillstrom Laurie HillstromMichigan offers a bounty of paddling destinations, and this book is the most complete and up-to-date guide available. Paddling Michigan includes more than 70 trips in both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas for beginner and expert paddlers alike. Classic rivers such as the Au Sable, the Manistee, and the Wild and Scenic Jordan River are included, as well as popular sea-kayaking destinations like Isle Royal Nation Park, Grand Island, and the Keweenaw Water Trail. Whether you want whitewater or flatwater, this book has it all. Maps show access points and landmarks, and are complemented by detailed written descriptions. Additional information on fishing, camping and wildlife viewing is also included.Freelance writers and editors Kevin and Laurie Hillstrom have been paddling and adventuting around Michigan for many years. They operate their business, the Northern Lights Writers Group, from their home in Munith, Michigan.
Paddling the Northern Forest Canoe Trail
by Dan TobyneThe 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail is the largest inland water trail in the United States. The trail follows the traditional travel routes of Native Americans, including the Wabanaki and Iroquois, as well as their Paleo-Indian ancestors.Beginning in Old Forge, New York, and ending in Fort Kent, Maine, the NFCTencompasses 58 lakes and ponds, 22 rivers and streams, 62 portages totaling more than55-miles. With just over 347 miles, Maine is home to more of the trail than any other state and it is the wildest, least populated section. The Canoe Trail in Maine includes Umbagog, Moosehead, Rangeley, Flagstaff, Chesuncook, and Chamberlain Lakes, as well as the entire 92-mile Allagash Wilderness Waterway.This is a guide for doers, as well as dreamers. Practical information on paddling, gear, safety, plus maps will help you get started; and the beautiful photography will inspire you to prepare and help you stay motivated until it&’s time to head out.A paddle on the Canoe Trail is a trip through time as canoeists and kayakers discover the rich Native American and forestry history of the region, pockets of pristine wilderness, and an abundance of wildlife, including moose, bear, deer, beaver, bald eagles, and loons. It&’s the backwoods paddling experience of a lifetime.
Million Dollar Mailings
by Denison HatchDenny Hatch gives an exclusive inside's look at the art and science of direct mail creative technique — copy approaches, design, formats, offers — unlike anything ever before assembled. This new and updated edition includes an overview, complete with illustrations, of new trends in direct mail.
Dog-Friendly Hikes in Maine: Plus Parks, Beaches, Eateries, and Lodging
by Aislinn SarnackiToday, more and more people travel with their pets, taking their beloved four-legged friends everywhere. Yet, it can still be sometimes difficult to find a park or hiking trail that's dog-friendly. Bangor Daily News outdoors columnist Aislinn Sarnacki presents 35 hikes around Maine that you can feel comfortable taking your dog on. Along with maps and color photos to detail the hikes, she includes practical information such as proper etiquette to observe with your canine companion and when it's okay to let your pet off the leash. She also rounds out with helpful suggestions on dog-friendly restaurants, hotels, parks, and beaches, so you and your furry friend can make the most of your time in the Maine outdoors.
How to Build Your Own Climbing Wall: Illustrated Instructions And Plans For Indoor And Outdoor Walls (How To Climb Series)
by Steve LageIf you want to get a total body work out, climbing is the way to do it, and building your own climbing wall allows you to train and have fun any time you want, rather than having to drive to a climbing gym during open hours. How to Build Your Own Climbing Wall provides the essential information you need to plan and construct your own indoor or outdoor climbing wall, including step by step instructions, equipment lists, information on how to make your own holds, and specific building plans and design ideas for making your climbing wall make maximum use of the space you have.
Mountain Biking Las Vegas and Southern Nevada: A Guide to the Area's Greatest Off-Road Bicycle Rides (Best Bike Rides Series)
by Paul W. PapaMountain Biking Las Vegas and Southern Nevada is the real treasure found within Nevada, detailing over 40 of the greatest off-road mountain bike rides in the Las Vegas valley. Each route includes complete point-by-point miles and directions, map, text description of the riding area, GPS coordinates of the start/finish point, and full-color photos of the ride's features. More than just a trail guide, Mountain Biking Las Vegas gives the reader important information, such as local restaurants, restrooms, lodging, Las Vegas natural history, fauna, climate conditions, bicycle shops, other facilities for cyclists, and community resources.
Rock Climbing Connecticut (State Rock Climbing Series)
by David FasuloWant to go vertical? Let Rock Climbing Connecticut point you to the best ascents in the state. Scale the rock at Ragged Mountain, jam your way up the cracks at Chatfield Hollow State Park, and get pumped on the bouldering circuit at 7 Falls State Park. What Connecticut climbs lack in vertical height, they more than make up for in steep and sustained adventure. Inside you'll find information on the best climbing routes and bouldering problems at many favorite areas, along with protection information and gear recommendations that will keep you heading to the top. You'll find: detailed topos for all the major crags; descriptions of hundreds of routes; background and historical information on many of the crags; easy-to-follow driving and approach directions to climbing and bouldering destinations.
Complete Guide to the National Park Lodges
by David Scott Kay W. ScottTheComplete Guide to the National Park Lodgesis the only definitive guide of its kind--covering every lodge run by the National Park Service, from luxurious inns to rustic cabins. The authors, National Park experts, tell readers how to leave behind the hassles and headaches and make trip planning painless. Having visited nearly every national park area and lodge in the country, they share their sage advice on how to choose a lodge that will best suit an individual's taste and needs. Each entry includes firsthand information about each property, including room rates, handicap accessibility, reservation phone numbers, exact location within the park, transportation details, facilities, activities and detialed maps.Not only is this new edition thoroughly updated, but it also features beautiful full-color photographs of many of the lodges and parks.
The Complete Book of Sea Kayaking
by Derek C. HutchinsonThe most comprehensive guide for sea kayakers of all levelsFirst published in 1976, The Complete Book of Sea Kayaking is a comprehensive guide for the beginner and an invaluable reference book for the experienced sea kayaker. Originally penned by the late Derek C. Hutchinson, an international authority on sea kayaking, it describes equipment, basic and advanced techniques, weather and navigation, and is illustrated throughout by the author&’s own drawings and color photographs.This new 40th anniversary edition has been completely updated in line with the latest sea kayaking developments by Wayne Horodowich, a longtime friend of Hutchinson's and the founder of University of Sea Kayaking.
Hiking the Sierra Nevada: A Guide to the Area's Greatest Hiking Adventures (Regional Hiking Series)
by Barry ParrThoroughly updated and revised, this four-season guide features 146 of the best hikes from every quarter of the range, geared to differing levels of skill and experience, and includes 38 honorable mention hikes.
The Blizzard Wizard
by Lynn PlourdeWhy are there no good snowstorms this year? Because of global warming? Because of El Nino or La Nina? No, there's a simpler explanation-the Blizzard Wizard has lost his snow spell! In this fun story, the Blizzard Wizard tries time and again to create the perfect snowstorm to make children happy. After several failed but funny attempts, he finally finds and casts his missing snow spell—at a most unusual time and place!
Modern Spey Fishing: A Complete Guide to Tactics and Techniques for Single- and Two-Handed Approaches
by Rick KustichModern Spey Fishing is a complete guide to contemporary Spey casting and fishing techniques made possible through current advancements in equipment and line designs. The book looks at much more than the traditional approaches for salmon and steelhead, exploring a wider scope of species including inland trout, smallmouth bass, and even saltwater game fish. It thoroughly covers in understandable terms today&’s Spey lines and heads while diving in deep to discuss various presentation techniques for both two-handed and single-handed approaches. Modern Spey Fishing provides the basis for enjoying all that Spey has to offer while addressing the current developments in the sport.
American Wrench Makers 1830-1930
by Kenneth L. CopeTool collectors will appreciate this well organized, comprehensive catalog of American wrenches and their makers. Following a list of wrench patent dates with the names of their makers is the catalog of wrenches, organized alphabetically by maker. Each entry includes a short history of the company and their wrenches with illustrations of each wrench, in b&w. An appendix contains an interview with Loring Coes.
Knitted Tanks & Tunics: 21 Crisp, Cool Designs for Sleeveless Tops
by Angela HahnKnit cool, breezy tanks for the warm spring and summer months with 21 patterns for a variety of tops, from lacy camisoles to layering tanks to tunics with stylish details. With no sleeves to add, these tops knit up fast. From simple styles to lace, texture, cables, pleats, and mesh accents, there is something for every level of knitter. And with detailed instructions, it's easy to follow along and make any of the pieces. Knit in cool yarns of bamboo, cotton, linen, silk, or rayon, these are pieces you will enjoy wearing all summer long!
Backcountry Flies: Tying and Fishing Florida Patterns, from Swamp to Surf
by Steve KantnerFlorida&’s coastal fishing has suffered over the years, and more and more anglers are turning toward the inland waters to fish for trophy largemouth bass, peacock bass, snook, baby tarpon, cichlids, and a host of other exotic species. This book is dedicated to fly patterns for these fish and includes step-by-step instructions as well as fishing information.
Best Loop Hikes Wisconsin: A Guide to the State's Greatest Loop Hikes
by Steve JohnsonBest Loop Hikes Wisconsin includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for approximately 100 of the most scenic loop hikes in the area. Hike descriptions also include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates. Best Loop Hikes Wisconsin will take you through state and national parks, forests, monuments and wilderness areas, and from popular city parks to the most remote and secluded corners of the area to explore the most spectacular loop hikes.
Favorite Flies for Vermont: 50 Essential Patterns from Local Experts (Favorite Flies)
by Drew PriceMaster Vermont's diverse waters with 50 essential fly patterns selected and tested by one of the state's most respected guides."Drew is one of the best fly tiers I know . . . . And he has canvassed his extensive network to share the best fly patterns Vermont has to offer with you. Whether you fish in Vermont or anywhere else in the world, you&’ll find some real value here, curated by a master of his craft." —Tom Rosenbauer, The Orvis CompanyFrom the legendary trout streams that made Vermont a fly fishing destination and home of Orvis to the unexplored smallmouth bass and bowfin waters of Lake Champlain, this comprehensive collection unlocks the secrets of fishing the Green Mountain State. Expert guide Drew Price, featured guest on River Monsters, shares his carefully curated selection of must-have patterns that work across Vermont's varied waters.Each fly pattern includes:High-resolution photos and detailed recipes for precise tyingInsider fishing tips and rigging techniquesHistorical significance and development storiesSeasonal and situational fishing strategiesMore than just a pattern book, this is your essential companion for exploring Vermont's world-class fishing opportunities, from classic trout streams to emerging trophy waters for landlocked salmon, pike, and bass. Whether you're planning your first Vermont fishing trip or have been casting these waters for decades, these 50 proven patterns will help you fish more successfully in all conditions.