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Daredevil at the Wheel: The Climb and Crash of Joan LaCosta
by Tony St. Clair"An essential contribution to women&’s sports history and car racing collections." —Booklist, Starred ReviewOn Fourth of July weekend in 1924, Marion Martins flies past some of the best race car drivers of her time and takes home two trophies from the famous North Shore racetrack in Chicago. In 1926, on the beaches of Daytona, Florida, Joan LaCosta breaks a world speed record at 145 miles per hour. But Martins and LaCosta never face one another on the close-knit circuit of early American auto racing. That&’s because they are just two of the identities adopted by the elusive woman born Marion Carver. By the late 1920s, this enigmatic woman became a household name in auto racing—several household names in fact—though she&’d be best known as Joan LaCosta. Adopting and discarding personas almost as often as she changes tires, LaCosta defies death, shuns social norms, and keeps her competition in the rearview mirror. While driving as fast as she can away from a complicated past, she survives violent wrecks, race collisions, and onboard fires in front of sell-out crowds. But fame, danger, and failed relationships take their toll.In 1929, as the Great Depression looms, LaCosta, broke and broken, commits to one last daring stunt: the attempted robbery of a Chicago high-society matron in the city&’s most glamorous high rise. Coverage of the dramatic trial sells out papers from coast to coast, and after fame turns to infamy, LaCosta sheds her identity one last time and disappears from public view.
Paddling Idaho: A Guide to the State's Best Paddling Routes (Paddling Series)
by Greg StahlIdaho&’s rivers hold a wealth of riches for avid paddlers, floaters, and anglers. Paddling Idaho features the best river trips for the perfect paddle, whether it is a half-day or a full-day trip. History buffs will appreciate the sidebars detailing local information. Look inside to find:Full-color photosGPS coordinatesDetailed river descriptionsMaps showing access points and river milesLevel of difficulty, optimal flows, rapids, and other hazardsHistorical informationFor more than twenty-five years, FalconGuides® have set the standard for outdoor guidebooks. Written by top experts, each guide invites you to experience the adventure and beauty of the outdoors.
Best Hikes Near Reno and Lake Tahoe (Best Hikes Near Series)
by Tracy SalcedoWith these information-packed guides in hand, readers have everything they need for the adventure they seek, from an easy nature walk to a multiday backpacking trip. Each hike includes: location, length, hiking time, level of difficulty, and if dogs can come along. Other features include: Trail finder chart that categorizes each hike (e.g., for particular attractions such as waterfalls)Full-color photos and maps throughoutInformation on the area's history, geology, flora and fauna
The Outdoor Adventurer's Guide to Forest Bathing: Using Shinrin-Yoku to Hike, Bike, Paddle, and Climb Your Way to Health and Happiness
by Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller M.D.The first and only guide to shinrin-yoku for the outdoor adventurer! With techniques tailored for hiking, mountain biking, paddling, climbing, trail-running, and cross-country skiing, this is the definitive guide to applying the healthy and rejuvenating practice of forest bathing to your favorite activities.Forest bathing techniques have been largely limited to use while walking and hiking, but now The Outdoor Adventurer&’s Guide to Forest Bathing will guide mountain bikers, paddlers, trail-runners, cross-country skiers, and climbers as they reap the benefits of forest bathing while enjoying their favorite activities. With invitations tailored for each specific sport and stunning color photography throughout, this book will enhance the outdoor enthusiast&’s love of the outdoors while improving their overall wellbeing. Inside you'll find:Sport-specific invitations to enhance the benefits and enjoyment of each activityInformation on trail stewardship, Leave No Trace principles, and best practices while out on the trail, waterway, rock, or routeAthlete testimonials from each sport&’s most successful stars, highlighting their own experiences using mindfulness in the outdoorsSidebars discussing foraging techniques, mental and physical health benefits, neurodiversity, and many more topicsThe Outdoor Adventurer's Guide to Forest Bathing is the only book you'll need to get up, get out, and feel better!
Hiking Ohio: A Guide to the State's Greatest Hiking Adventures
by Mary ReedHiking Ohio is a comprehensive guide to more than forty of the most scenic foot trails in the Buckeye State. Hike along beaches, over boardwalks, through gorges, past waterfalls, into caves, near wildlife, under forest canopies, and through carpets of wildflowers. Trek along secluded footpaths through Ohio's virgin forest and keep your eyes peeled for white-tailed deer, wild turkey, ruffed grouse, beaver, fox, and, in the eastern part of the state, black bear. Whether you are a day-tripper looking for a short day hike or longer-distance hiker yearning for an extended backpacking trip, this guidebook has plenty to offer and is an excellent way to see all the state has to offer.
Chef Daniel Bruce Simply New England: Seasonal Recipes That Celebrate Land and Sea
by Daniel Bruce Mat SchafferEver since the Pilgrims sat down with the Indians on the first Thanksgiving, the foods of New England have been part of our national identity. In this beautiful cookbook, acclaimed chef Daniel Bruce of the Boston Harbor Hotel invites you into his home to enjoy contemporary New England cuisine. This is the new New England, as interpreted by a man who grew up eating off the land, then cooked professionally in Italy and France, worked alongside the legendary Alain Sailhac at Le Cirque, and was Executive Chef at the 21 Club--all by the age of 27. It&’s food that&’s respectful of tradition yet thoroughly modern, fiercely seasonal, and showcases local products. And it&’s food that tastes hotel-dining-room luxurious but is shockingly simple to prepare. Because when Daniel is at home cooking for his wife and college-age kids, there&’s not a lot of extra time to get dinner on the table. All 125 delectable recipes are easy enough and tasty enough to become part of everyone's permanent culinary repertoire.
Knack First Aid: A Complete Illustrated Guide (Knack: Make It Easy)
by Buck TiltonKnack First Aid covers the most common injuries and illnesses, how to recognize them, how to manage them and, when appropriate, how to prevent them.
Theater Nights Are Murder (A Poppy McAllister Mystery #4)
by Libby KleinThe last thing gluten-free baker Poppy McAllister needs in her life is more drama—or more murder . . . Poppy thought her toughest challenge this winter would be sticking to her Paleo diet and filling all her orders for her gluten-free goodies, but now she has to choose between two suitors. She&’s not the only one with boyfriend drama. Aunt Ginny&’s long-ago high-school beau, Royce Hanson, a retired Broadway actor, has returned to Cape May, New Jersey, to star in a Senior Center staging of Mamma Mia. Leaving Aunt Ginny to wonder: What's his motivation? Slated to open February 13th, the problem-plagued production seems to be cursed—with stolen props, sabotage, and even a death threat. But when a cast member plunges to his death from a catwalk, it soon becomes clear a murderer is waiting in the wings. Now Polly, Aunt Ginny, and a supporting cast must take center stage to catch the killer—before it's curtains for someone else . . . Includes Seven Recipes from Poppy&’s Kitchen! &“Fans of Chopped will have fun juggling the complicated set of suspects and following a romantic triangle that has yet to be resolved.&”—Kirkus Reviews on Restaurant Weeks Are Murder
Yellowstone Country: The Photographs of Jack Richard
by Mark Bagne Bob RichardA regional pioneer of photojournalism, Jack Richard photographed in the Yellowstone area from the 1940s to the 1980s, where his crisp, superbly composed images captured the Western way of life. This book presents more than 150 black and white photographs, from stunning landscapes to tender portraits, and chronicles the American West from the end of the frontier era to the age of tourism, industry, and large-scale ranch operations.YellowstoneCountry breaks down Richard&’s work into nine separate themes, from landscapes and wildlife in Yellowstone National Park to careful still lifes created in the studio. The photographs selected from this book, culled from over 160,000 images held in the McCracken Research library at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, not only represent the best of his work but also tell the story of a unique place and its people and the photographer who cherished them both.
Yellowstone Collectibles: An Illustrated Introduction to the Park's Historic Souvenirs, Books, Art, and Memorabilia
by Michael H. Francis Bobby ReynoldsThis book is about the myriad of Yellowstone National Park collectibles and souvenirs, from 19th-century horseshoes dipped in the park&’s thermal springs to contemporary books and artwork. Included are exquisite hand-painted Limoges porcelain, historic sand-bottle curios, stagecoach and railroad paraphernalia, rare books, photographs, jewelry, store-bought souvenirs, toys, dinnerware, employee items, paintings, postcards, brochures, keys, spoons, clothing, knickknacks, and more. The book highlights nearly 600 items. Each item is displayed in an exhibition-quality color photograph that shows true colors and details. Moreover, the descriptive text was written by 14 experts in their respective collecting fields, and all text was peer reviewed for accuracy. The text explains the numerous types of collectibles, their features and characteristics, their abundance or rarity, and their importance. For collectors, this book is a valuable guide and reference. For fans of the park, this book shows a new way of appreciating Wonderland and may inspire a Yellowstone collection of their own, because these collectibles reveal reams of park history—history that you can hold in your hand.
Twentieth Century Fox: A Century of Entertainment
by Michael Troyan Jeffrey Paul Thompson Stephen X. SylvesterHere it is: the first-time look at the remarkable American multinational mass media empire and its century of entertainment—the story of Twentieth Century Fox (1915–2015). Or, to borrow the title of a classic 1959 Fox film, The Best of Everything. This is the complete revelatory story—bookended by empire builders William Fox and Rupert Murdoch—aimed as both a grand, entertaining, nostalgic and picture-filled interactive read and the ultimate guide to all things Twentieth Century Fox. The controversies and scandals are here, as are the extraordinary achievements. Among other firsts, the book offers fun tours of its historic production and ranch facilities including never-before-told stories about its stars and creative personalities (Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, James Dean, and Shirley Temple got started there). Finally, it is the first such work approved by the company and utilizing its own unique resources. The authors primarily tell a celebratory tale, but most importantly, an accurate one.
The Perfect Shot, Mini-Edition North America
by Craig BoddingtonThis pocket-size, full-color book features field photos with ghost views that highlight the heart, lungs, and major bones on whitetail, elk, mule deer, caribou, moose, and pronghorn antelope. It's an invaluable companion when hunting.
Source Book for Rule Collectors with Rule Concordance and Value Guide
by Phil StanleyRule collectors rejoice! In A Source Book for Rule Collectors with Rule Concordance and Value Guide, Philip Stanley has crafted a masterfully comprehensive illustrated reference guide to the history, uses, and values of measuring instruments. ASource Book for Rule Collectors includes reprints of the best articles from the past 100 years dealing with rules and measurement; extensive coverage of the materials, construction, graduations and uses of rules; a detailed table of the European measures used before the metric system, for identifying rules by size and county of origin; a thorough cataloging of rule accessories; and a complete bibliography of reprints, articles, books, and publications dealing with measuring instruments. The included Rule Concordance and Value Guide gives complete information for identifying and comparing all rules by all major American makers; estimates for each rule&’s value based on condition and maker; extensive information on rule value, including condition, selling environment, and charisma. This book is an essential reference. Rule enthusiasts will find the combination a pleasure to read. Mr. Stanley&’s breadth of knowledge and his regard for the rules he discusses are apparent throughout. For the antique tool dealer, rule collector, and student of the history of technology, this book is essential.
Our Best Family Recipes (Our Best Recipes)
by Gooseberry PatchEveryday family suppers, holiday dinners, get-togethers and potlucks...if you're looking for delicious recipes to feed a hungry group, Our Best Family Recipes cookbook is ready to help. - Breakfasts & Brunches for cozy mornings at home - Appetizers & Snacks for lots of tasty nibbles - Soups, Salads & Sandwiches for lunches and light suppers - Casseroles & Main Dishes for hearty meals - Desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth! Favorite family meals for every day of the week. 201 Recipes.
Grandmother Five Baskets
by Lisa LarrabeeA girl learns to appreciate the stability of her traditional American Indian culture and the values of self-discipline, commitment, and persistence. Ages 8-12.
Discovering the John Muir Trail: An Inspirational Guide to America's Most Beautiful Hike
by Damon CorsoFrom beginners to thru-hikers, Discovering the John Muir Trail has something for anyone that wants a connection with what Backpacker Magazine has called &“The best hike in the world.&” Taking on the JMT is a pilgrimage because of both its beauty and accessibility. Let Damon Corso guide you across the best trails that the John Muir Trail has to offer. Complete with full-color photography of the Sierra Nevada Mountains from acclaimed photographs like Galen Rowell and Jimmy Chin, you&’ll also have hikes suited to every ability, mile-by-mile directional cues, sidebars, and maps.
Margaret Holzmann's Iconic Knit Blankets and More: 30+ Graphic Patterns for Blankets, Pillows, Tops, and Table Runners
by Margaret HolzmannMargaret Holzmann, author of the wildly popular Geometric Knit Blankets, is back, this time with themed designs featuring cats, dogs, houses, Christmas trees and candy canes, among other highly graphic, colorful designs. 30+ patterns for blankets and pillows, plus table runners and tops featuring icons from the blanket designs—all in Margaret&’s signature style.
150 Recipes in a 13x9 Pan
by Gooseberry Patch13 x 9...the pan that can! Whether it's aluminum or steel, glass or ceramic, chances are you find yourself reaching for your favorite 13 x 9 pan all the time. Family meals don't get any easier than one-dish dinners like beefy bean & biscuit bake, black bean & rice enchiladas and chicken & asparagus. Just turn on the oven and call 'em in to dinner! In the morning, wake everyone up for overnight French toast or a hearty breakfast egg bake.This versatile pan is potluck-perfect too, so get ready for compliments. Just bake, cover it and carry in, filled with meatball sub casserole or ham & Swiss cheese rolls. Your favorite pan excels at desserts too, like cherry-pecan bread pudding, butterscotch picnic cake and cookies & cream brownies. The only hard part is choosing just one of our tried & true recipes. So, grab that pan, put on your apron and let's get cooking!
Hiking Massachusetts: A Guide to the State's Greatest Hiking Adventures (State Hiking Guides Series)
by Benjamin AmesLace up your boots and sample 50 of the finest trails Massachusetts has to offer. This hiker's paradise offers not only mountaintop vistas but also historic landmarks and pristine seashore. Hike along cranberry bogs in Massasoit State Park, trace the edge of a cliff overlooking the Merrimack River in Maudslay State Park, follow the Appalachian Trail over Becket and Walling Mountains in October Mountain State Forest, or walk the state from Rhode Island to New Hampshire on the Midstate Trail. Veteran hiker and outdoor writer Ben Ames will introduce you to these trails and more. Use this guide for: detailed route maps for each trail; accurate route profiles showing the ups and downs of each hike; tips on equipment, trip planning, and hiking with dogs and children; accurate directions, difficulty ratings, trail contacts, and more.
Hiking Canyonlands and Arches National Parks: A Guide To More Than 60 Great Hikes
by Bill SchneiderLace up your boots and sample more than sixty of the finest hiking trails in southeastern Utah, where the breathtaking canyons, multicolored sandstone arches, and magnificent spires of Canyonlands and Arches National Parks provide the setting for countless outdoor adventures. Let veteran hiker Bill Schneider lead you past eight sandstone arches on the Devils Garden Trail in Arches National Park; take you over slickrock to the Harvest Scene panel in the remote Maze District; and show you the sweeping view of White Rim Country through awesome Mesa Arch in the Island in the Sky District. With Hiking Canyonlands and Arches National Parks in hand, you'll discover the most spectacular trails and amazing scenery Utah's red rock country has to offer.Inside you'll find:Accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trailsIn-depth trail informationDifficulty ratings for each hikeDetailed trail mapsGPS coordinates for all trailheadsOutstanding color photographyWhether you're a day-tripper or long-distance hiker, old hand or novice, you'll find trails suited to every ability and interest in Hiking Canyonlands and Arches National Parks.
How to Ice Climb! (How To Climb Series)
by Tim Banfield Sean IsaacIce climbing continues to grow more popular every year. Advances in equipment and technique have helped make the sport accessible to a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts. How to Ice Climb! is the most complete and up-to-date reference available on the sport. Sean Isaac and Tim Banfield provide essential information for beginners and valuable tips for experts. Starting with an overview of the history of ice climbing, the authors move on to cover equipment selection, approach strategies, avalanche safety, hazard management, movement skills, anchor systems, overhanging ice, mixed climbing, and more. All facets of ice climbing are thoroughly examined and explained. Full color photos complement the text to make How to Ice Climb! the most complete resource available.LOOK INSIDE FOR:Expert adviceTricks and techniquesFull color photosInspiration and motivation
Breaking History: Vanished Civilizations, Abandoned Towns, and Roadside Attractions
by Don RaufBreaking History books offer a front row seat to history as it broke (like &“breaking news&”) and give the blow-by-blow of historical discovery—what we learned, when we learned it, who made the discovery, and how. Lost America is an illustrated look at fascinating places in the United States that have existed only in myth and have never been found, those that were abandoned and why, and those that were lost to social upheaval or natural disaster. The book reviews the history behind these places—how they began, how long they endured, why they were lost, and how many have been rediscovered. Included are accounts of the mysterious disappearance of the Anasazi from the Southwest, the abandonment of the Roanoke Colony in 1590, the environmental disaster that caused the population of Centralia, Pennsylvania to evacuate the town in the 1980s, and the nearly-intact ghost town of Bodie, California. The book also includes places that were thought to exist, but did not--or not yet, anyway: legendary Norse settlements, lost cities of gold, and The Fountain of Youth.
Hiking California's Wine Country: A Guide to the Area's Greatest Hiking Adventures
by Bubba SuessHiking California's Wine Country covers 67 hikes in the area for hikers of all abilities. Up-to-date trail information and miles and directions will be featured throughout, as well as sidebars on local culture, trivia, and wildlife. GPS coordinates are available for all trailheads.
In a Class All Their Own: Unique and Historic Boats of New England
by Tom VerdeEach boat has a story to tell and this book features nearly forty profiles of classic/uniqu e boats, drawn from articles written for the Westerly Sun newspaper during the summers of 2014 and 2015. Explore not only the histories of the individual vessels, but of their classes and designers, as well as their relationships to the environs in which they sailed, raced, cruised and, in some case, still operate as working vessels. These stories include the fabled history of the cat boat; the first fiberglass sailing yacht; a NY ferry boat repurposed as a houseboat; the oldest working fishing boat in Stonington, CT; racing rivalries in the Sound; the French love affair with American boat designs; and the Jazz Age era of luxury yachting, among others.
The Tigers and Their Dens
by Todd Miller John McCollisterOne of the American League&’s eight charter franchises, the Detroit Tigers baseball club was founded in 1894 and stands as the oldest continuous one-name, one-city franchise in the American League. Some of the greatest in the cunning and speed and was the first to play mind games with opposing players. Mickey Cochrane showed that it was possible to be a manager and player at the same time. Hank Greenburg became one of the greatest home run hitters of all time. In the modern era, Al Kaline, Norm Cash, Mickey Lolich, Jin Northrup, Willie Horton, Kirk Gibson, Cecil Fielder, and Alan Trammell brought the best of baseball to Tigers fans everywhere. Today, all stars such as Miguel Cabrera, Victor Martinez, Johnny Peralta, Prince Fielder, and Justin Verlander keep the club competitive, reaching to World Series just three years ago. The Tigers and Their Dens recalls these stories and plenty more in this official history of a beloved baseball franchise.