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Best Hikes Near Indianapolis (Best Hikes Near Series)
by Nick WernerIt’s not necessary to travel far from home for a great hike. With 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 and if it’s suitable for families with kids)Full-color photos throughoutInformation on the area’s history, geology, flora, and faunaFull-color maps of each trail
Ultimate Acadia: 50 Reasons to Visit Maine's National Park
by Virginia M. WrightUltimate Acadia is the essential book about Maine's Mount Desert Island, providing everything you need to know to make the most of your time there. Thoroughly revised and updated, the book is compiled as a kind of bucket list, suggesting 50 things to do and see to make the absolute most of your time in Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, and the surrounding villages and environs. It includes history, natural history, geology, profiles of prominent and popular institutions, and loads of useful insider information. This fun, accessible guide is the book to buy before you go to Acadia, and the book to take with you when you leave.
Fresh & Easy Family Meals
by Gooseberry PatchAs a busy mother who wants to feed your family right, you can probably use a little help! Fresh & Easy Family Meals features delicious recipes shared by moms just like yourself, using familiar ingredients that you may already have on hand.Sleepyheads will rise and shine for Anne's Blueberry Pancakes, Favorite Banana Waffles and Krista's Breakfast Tacos. For lunch, Beef Barley Soup and Colorful Chicken & Squash Soup are sure to satisfy...there's Sweet & Sunny Kale Salad and Apple Cinnamon Bread too.At dinnertime, tasty dishes like Skillet Barbecued Chicken, Muffin Tin Meatloaves and Cheesy Pepper Spaghetti will bring everyone to the table. For casual dinners when the kids bring friends home, Buffalo Chicken Fingers and Ashley's Turkey Burgers are sure to be a hit. Tempt everyone into eating their veggies with Maple-Orange Glazed Carrots and Spicy Green Beans with Bacon.And there's more! For after-school snacking and party time, serve up Pizza Nachos, Curry Chicken Party Rolls and Tuscan White Bean Dip. Sweet treats like Zucchini Brownies and Honey Walnut Cake are perfect for dessert or for tucking into lunchboxes.With our simple directions, it's a snap to fix these recipes. You'll find plenty of terrific tips for shopping, cooking and serving too. So, take off your apron and call everyone in. 226 Recipes.
The Chicago Chef's Table: Extraordinary Recipes from the Windy City (Chef's Table)
by Amelia LevinOnce considered a city simply of steakhouses and deep-dish pizza joints, Chicago has morphed into a vibrant and rich collection of second-generation, energetic chefs seeking to forge strong relationships with local producers and the diners they look to inspire. Master Chef Rick Bayless, Stephanie Izard of Girl & the Goat, Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia, and Paul Kahan with his slew of award-winning restaurants are just a few of the top chefs making headlines not only in Chicago&’s food pubs but also nationwide. The Chicago Chef&’s Table gathers Chicago&’s best chefs and restaurants under one cover. Profiling over 60 signature &“at home&” recipes from some of Chicago&’s beloved dining establishments. The book is a celebration of Chicago itself and its modern Midwestern cuisine.
Travels through the Heart and Soul of New England: Stories of Struggle, Resilience, and Triumph
by Ted ReinsteinJournalist and author Ted Reinstein has reported all around New England for 25 years, telling the colorful stories of this historic yet ever-changing corner of America. Now, he condenses his countless travels into a single, unique labor of love: a journey through the heart and soul of New England, meeting the most memorable people—and their unlikely stories—all along the way. People whose struggles, toughness, triumphs, and humor not only define the very essence of New England, but represent the timeless best of America as well. In all six states, in their own words, the stories unfold. From a stalwart surfer on New Hampshire&’s tiny seacoast, to Maine&’s &“Slim&” Andrews and his one-man museum, to the Vermonter who builds extraordinary havens in the trees for those without hope of reaching them. Meet a couple in the Berkshire Hills determined to save a place they were told doesn&’t exist, and a cartoonist in Rhode Island who found an ingenious way for an entire city to say goodnight to those who need to hear it most. It's a legendary part of America that&’s often caricatured, but rarely caught with such real-life candor and intimacy. Indeed, the Old Mainer in the tired-old joke was wrong: you can get there from here. And along the way, see New England in a whole new light, through the stories of some everyday Americans you&’ll never forget.
Armistead and Hancock: Behind the Gettysburg Legend of Two Friends at the Turning Point of the Civil War
by Tom McMillanIn a war of brother versus brother, theirs has become the most famous broken friendship: Union general Winfield Scott Hancock and Confederate general Lewis Armistead. Michael Shaara&’s The Killer Angels (1974) and the movie Gettysburg (1993), based on the novel, presented a close friendship sundered by war, but history reveals something different from the legend that holds up Hancock and Armistead as sentimental symbols of a nation torn apart.In this deeply researched book, Tom McMillan sets the record straight. Even if their relationship wasn&’t as close as the legend has it, Hancock and Armistead knew each other well before the Civil War. Armistead was seven years older, but in a small prewar army where everyone seemed to know everyone else, Hancock and Armistead crossed paths at a fort in Indian Territory before the Mexican War and then served together in California, becoming friends—and they emotionally parted ways when the Civil War broke out. Their lives wouldn&’t intersect again until Gettysburg, when they faced each other during Pickett&’s Charge. Armistead died of his wounds at Gettysburg on July 5, 1863; Hancock went on to be the Democratic nominee for president in 1880, losing to James Garfield.Part dual biography and part Civil War history, Armistead and Hancock: Behind the Gettysburg Legend clarifies the historic record with new information and fresh perspective, reversing decades of misconceptions about an amazing story of two friends that has defined the Civil War.
The Official U.S. Army Fitness Training Handbook (U.S. Army)
by Department of the ArmyA soldier's level of physical fitness has a direct impact on his combat readiness. The many battles in which American troops have fought underscore the important role physical fitness plays on the battlefield. The renewed nationwide interest in fitness has been accompanied by many research studies on the effects of regular participation in sound physical fitness programs. The overwhelming conclusion is that such programs enhance a person's quality of life, improve productivity, and bring about positive physical and mental changes. Not only are physically fit soldiers essential to the Army, they are also more likely to lead enjoyable, productive lives.This manual is primarily concerned with issues relating directly to the development and maintenance of the five components of physical fitness:ØCardiorespiratory (CR) endurance--the efficiency with which the body delivers oxygen and nutrients needed for muscular activity and transports waste products from the cells.ØMuscular strength--the greatest amount of force a muscle or muscle group can exert in a single effort.ØMuscular endurance--the ability of a muscle or muscle group to perform repeated movements with a submaximal force for extended periods of time.ØFlexibility--the ability to move the joints (for example, elbow or knee) or any group of joints through an entire, normal range of motion.ØBody composition--the amount of body fat a soldier has in comparison to his total body mass.U.S. ARMY FITNESS TRAINING HANDBOOK is an outstanding resource for anyone interested in improving mental health, physical health, and general well-being
Best Hikes Dallas/Fort Worth: The Greatest Views, Wildlife, and Forest Strolls (Best Hikes Near Series)
by Kathryn HopperWho says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Dallas and Forth Worth author Kathryn Hopper details the best hikes within an hour's drive of the greater Dallas and Fort Worth area perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find great outdoor activities close to home. Each featured hike includes detailed hike specs, a brief hike description, trailhead location, directional cues, and a detailed map.
Living with Grace: Life Lessons from America's Princess
by Mary MalloryPoised, cultured, and unforgettable, Grace Kelly had the aura of a princess, even before she was crowned. She exuded grace, polish, flair, and serenity as a fashion icon, actor, and humanitarian. Living with Grace is a captivating look at this elegant woman who has been an inspiration for many and whose legacy enlightens a new generation of fans. Seldom seen photos and outtakes are complemented by inspiring quotes from and about Grace and the famous roles she played. These words and images highlight what made her so iconic on film and in life.
Baseball's Game Changers: Icons, Record Breakers, Scandals, Sensational Series, and More (Game Changers)
by George CastleThe first book in the new Lyons Press GAME CHANGERS sports series answers the questions: What were the 50 most revolutionary personalities, rules, pieces of equipment, controversies, organizational changes, radio and television advancements, and more in the history National Pastime? And how, exactly, did they forever change the game? Baseball&’s Game Changers offers fascinating, detailed explanations along with a ranking system from 1 to 50 that is sure to inspire debate among baseball aficionados. Ranging from each sport&’s beginnings to today and tackling on-the-field and off-the-field developments, the Game Changers series offers a history of each sport through their turning-points and innovations. Full-color, and including 30 photos plus pull-outs and sidebars, books within the Game Changers series are important and entertaining additions to every sports fan&’s library.
Cross-Stitch Mandalas: 20 Unique Projects Celebrating Color Stories from Around the World
by Isabelle Haccourt VautierImmerse yourself in serenity with 20 stunning mandalas for cross-stitch, each inspired by global destinations, blending intricate designs with color symbolism to create beautiful, calming art for your home!Mandalas are intricate circular designs used around the world to invoke calm through reflection. In recent times, drawing, coloring, and painting mandalas have become popular ways to seek out this inner serenity. It is in this spirit that the talented embroiderer Isabelle Haccourt Vautier offers 20 mandalas inspired by cities and countries she dreams of visiting. Using her imagination and knowledge of the places&’ histories and traditions, she has created breathtaking mandalas that celebrate the spirit of each destination.Completed pieces are shown finished in a variety of ways: wall hangings and banners, pouches and totes, pincushions, tea towels, and more. Each design includes a list of fabrics and embroidery floss colors used and detailed cross-stitch charts. Both stitching and admiring these stunning mandalas will transport you to a place of calm and joy!
Do Moose Ever . . .?
by Fran HodgkinsMoose sure are funny looking. With their rangy, gangly bodies, long legs, and confused look on their face, they are the most distinct of the deer species. Just looking at a moose will make you smile.This entertaining and informative book answers the kinds of questions kids always ask, such as:What do moose eat?Are moose dangerous?Can moose be tamed?And What&’s with those silly antlers, anyway?
Easy Classic Casseroles (Keep It Simple)
by Gooseberry PatchHow often do you find yourself wondering &“What's for dinner?&” It's a snap to ease the hustle and bustle of everyday meal making with Easy Classic Casseroles cookbook. Jam-packed with recipes for every occasion, Easy Classic Casseroles cookbook is absolutely brimming with fresh ideas. With 5 big chapters to browse, and plenty of mouth-watering photos, finding a recipe to fix on-the-fly is easy. All the classic casseroles you're looking for are here, like Classic Green Bean Casserole, Family Favorite Beef & Noodles, and Grandma's Baked Mac & Cheese. You'll also find lots of fun variations too, like Pizza Mac & Cheese, Lazy Man's Pancakes and Jalapeno Cheese Grits!Whether you need a tasty dish to satisfy a crowd, or want to toss together a quick dinner with just a few ingredients, you'll find lots of recipes to choose from. From savory breakfast casseroles to delicious dinners, veggie-packed sides to meatless mains, this is one cookbook you'll turn to all year 'round. Toss it together, bake it...and dinner's ready!
Trains for Nature: Railroads and the American Land
by Alfred RunteDiscover how America's abandoned passenger trains hold the key to preserving our nation's scenic treasures and wilderness landscapes. In this timely and provocative work, renowned environmental historian Alfred Runte challenges our blind embrace of highways and airports, revealing how the decline of passenger rail has scarred America's legendary landscapes. From national parks to urban corridors, Runte demonstrates how modern transportation choices are destroying the very vistas we claim to cherish. Drawing on decades of research and his experience as advisor to Ken Burns's acclaimed National Parks documentary series, Runte offers a compelling vision for reuniting transportation with conservation: Reveals how European nations successfully preserved their scenic landscapes through rail transportation Explores the hidden environmental costs of abandoning America's passenger rail system Demonstrates how restoring rail service could protect wilderness areas from destructive development Challenges conventional wisdom about "progress" in transportation policy This expanded edition, featuring a new preface and epilogue, arrives at a critical moment as wind farms and solar installations threaten even protected wilderness areas. For anyone concerned about preserving America's natural heritage while addressing climate change, this passionate appeal for the return of passenger rail offers hope for a more sustainable and beautiful future.
Tactical Fly Fishing: Lessons Learned from Competition for All Anglers
by Devin OlsenDevin Olsen explains how the techniques he has used to become a repeat medalist in fly fishing competitions around the world can be adapted to everyday fly fishing situations. He covers strategies, tactics, and flies for rivers, small streams, and still waters, allowing anyone to fish more successfully by applying the approaches taken by competitive anglers.
Boston Icons: 50 Symbols of Beantown (Icons)
by Jonathan ScheffProfiled here are fifty classic symbols of this extraordinary city, revealing little-known facts, longtime secrets, and historical legends.
The Great War: Strategies & Tactics of the First World War
by William R. Griffiths*** OVER 210,000 WEST POINT MILITARY HISTORY SERIES SETS IN PRINT ***World War I marked the end of the old military order and the beginning of the era of mechanized warfare. This is a thorough examination of the campaigns of the &“war to end all wars.&” It analyzes the development of military theory and practice from the prewar period of Bismark&’s Prussia to the creation of the League of Nations.
To The Nines
by Anthony PioppiTo the Nines will introduce you to a whole new golfing experience by sharing the stories of nineteen nine-hole layouts across the country. Fenwick, Katherine Hepburn's playground, dates back to the 1890s. Just before a hurricane destroyed her family home in 1938, Hepburn aced Fenwick's ninth hole and shot even par. Long before Mike Keiser set out to turn a chunk of Oregon coast into one of the world's great golf destinations, he built The Dunes Club, easily the finest nine-hole course of the modern era. To the Nines will send you on a mission to discover the roots of the game, and to seek out your own unique and unheralded courses. This second edition includes recent renovations and rebunkering of several of these classic &“nines&” as well as a chapter on a newly built course.
W.C. Fields by Himself: His Intended Autobiography with Hitherto Unpublished Letters, Notes, Scripts, and Articles
by W.C. FieldsFields never got around to writing his autobiography, but at his death in 1946, he left behind a vast assortment of notes, outlines, scrapbooks, letters, scripts, scenarios, and photographs. Now his grandson, Ronald J. Fields, has edited and woven this wealth of previously unpublished material into a unique new portrait of the Great One--in his own words. This book establishes the true facts about W.C. Fields's early years: how, around 1895, he really got started juggling; how met his future wife Hattie; and how he felt about his incessant tours, triumphs, and film career.
Spooky Great Smokies: Tales of Hauntings, Strange Happenings, and Other Local Lore (Spooky)
by S. E. SchlosserThe eastern side of the Smokies abounds with spooky tales, like the story of a Shadow Woman who appeared to a farmer each morning and evening to beg for a cup of milk. Skinned Tom is another East Tennessee haunt, though his is a sinister tale that warns the unfaithful to steer clear of local lover&’s lanes for their illicit trysting. From the farmer who finds a Cavern of Skulls to a moonshiner who makes a deal with a water demon; and the Half Shaved ghost seeking vengeance to the first (and only) meeting of the Asheville Ghost Club, the Great Smoky Mountains and its foothills abound with spooky tales. My favorites are in this collection.
Traditional Crafts and Skills from the Country
by Monte Burch Joan BurchTime-honored practices for a more self-reliant and satisfying lifestyle.Ever have the urge to raise your own chickens, grind your own flour, or start your own compost pile? If any of these ideas sound appealing, this is the book for you.A growing number of people are intrigued by the "homesteader" experience and the idea of doing things themselves, whether they own a big spread in the wilderness or live on a small plot of land in the suburbs. Traditional Crafts and Skills from the Country presents the practical information necessary to become more self-reliant at home, pick up a new hobby, or even learn a skill that may provide a secondary income.The authors' crafts and skills include: beekeeping; raising sheep and goats; starting seeds; composting; felling trees; building split-rail fences; making soap and candles; drying and preserving foods; laying stone; making butter and cheese; reading the weather; and much more. From raising livestock to woodcrafting, from the garden to the kitchen, Monte and Joan Burch have a fresh and easy-to-follow approach to country wisdom that is sure to win over even the most die-hard city dweller.
Fairy Garden Handbook
by Liza Gardner WalshThe popularity of fairies and fairy houses has soared, as has the growing movement to get children interested in outdoor activities such as gardening. This new how-to book for parents and kids combines the best of both worlds. It includes basic information for beginning gardeners, such as soil preparation, planting, and watering, then branches into appropriate categories for every fairy gardener:•making miniature gardens and terrariums that are just the right size for fairy friends•butterfly and hummingbird gardens to attract these flying friends of fairies•rock gardens•water gardens •wind chimes and prisms to add music and light to your gardensSprinkled throughout are bits of fairy lore and garden wisdom. Written for children, or anyone with a child&’s heart, and filled with color photographs, the Fairy Garden Handbook will turn curious kids into green thumbs in no time.
The U.S. Army Zombie Combat Files: From the Lost Archives of the Undead
by Department of the ArmyThe shocking undead discovery of a military historianZombies remain popular – from The Walking Dead to Ash vs. Evil Dead, they just won&’t go awayA gifty, zombie collector&’s itemAuthentic military design with 150 illustrations Unearthed from a dusty Army archive, here are portions of two draft manuals instructing soldiers on how to confront . . . ZOMBIES! Now declassified, these files offer a guided tour of the U.S. Army&’s adaptable approach to the zombie menace: first through battle strategies and field tactics, and later through instruction on capturing and retraining zombies to use as military assets. Showcasing the seemingly outrageous illustrations from the original volumes, a military historian has selected points of interest, such as the use of zombie combatants during the Cold War, or changes in zombie behavior.
Coming Home with Gooseberry Patch Cookbook
by Gooseberry PatchCelebrate the seasons with mouthwatering recipes and inspiring ideas! Coming Home is filled with fresh, full-color photographs that takes you on a sentimental journey from hometown celebrations to simple family gatherings. Celebrate food that brings family & friends to the table.
Fishing Montana, Revised (Regional Fishing Series)
by Michael S. SampleInformation on 16 Montana river fisheries and more than 100 lake fisheries.