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Best Easy Day Hikes Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
by Bill SchneiderExperience the dual nature of this vast wilderness area straddling the Montana-Wyoming border. Featuring a range of hikes from lake-strewn alpine country of the Beartooth Plateau to the lower, densely forested, and wildlife-rich mountains of the Absaroka Range, Best Easy Day Hikes Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness is an essential hiking companion. This thoroughly revised and updated editionguides readers to the best day hiking opportunities in the Beartooth and Absaroka ranges of Montana, north and east of Yellowstone National Park. Each hike includes concise descriptions, GPS coordinates, and detailed maps.Look inside for:Casual hikes to full-day adventuresHikes for everyone, including familiesMile-by-mile directions and clear trail mapsGPS coordinates
Our Favorite Soup & Bread Recipes
by Gooseberry PatchIt&’s Our Favorite Soups & Stews Recipes in the front half and Our Favorite Breads & Muffins Recipes in the back...you'll never wonder what's for dinner again. This clever cookbook is packed with over 60 recipes and as many time-saving tips, and the size is perfect to take along to the grocery store.
The Big Book of Football Stories: Timeless and Compelling Tales from the Gridiron
by Edited by Tom McCarthyThere is nothing more American than playing football or cheering for favorite teams. Millions watch each fall with intense interest as high school, college, and professional players hit the field. And there is nothing more entertaining than reading about the game, its colorful players and coaches, and its rivalries. Rich in history and detail, The Big Book of Football Stories will entertain, enlighten, and amuse. These are enduring stories that have passed the test of time and have attracted generations of readers. They are custom-made for the imaginative reader who seeks fantastic tales from the gridiron. Here is icon Paul &“Bear&” Bryant on how to coach, founding father Walter Camp describing the best traits of a player, stories from football&’s early days that inspired generations of players, and an account from 1921 on how teams can best use the new forward pass to its advantage. The modern era is brought to life with an account of the trials of college football&’s worst team, how &“the NFL Today&” revolutionized football's popularity, an account of Bullet Bill Dudley, the game&’s last two-way player, stories of iconic quarterbacks Bart Starr and Tom Brady, and an inside view of the trenches from NFL brawler Ralph Cindrich. Here is everything a reader needs for insight into the game, its players, and favorite teams. So many stories, it will take a full season to read and enjoy—and the best part, it won't hurt a bit.
Domestic Arrangements: A Novel
by Norma KleinThe paradoxes set up between love and sex in contemporary American life are explored with subtle insight and brilliantly incisive humor in this culturally prescient novel.Domestic Arrangements is about a recognizable family facing a recognizable dilemma—how to respond to their daughter&’s first affair. The Englebergs are not altogether ordinary though: Mom is Amanda, an in-demand actress whose specialties are TV commercials and soap operas; Daddy is Lionel, the director of an Emmy-winning TV documentary; Tatiana, our fourteen-year-old narrator, is a budding actress who just filmed her first &‘tasteful&’ nude scene; and finally Cordelia, Tatiana&’s acerbic and sharp-witted sister who is facing her own crisis of self-image.Norma Klein&’s novel speaks to a multitude of readers who will empathize with the foibles of our time in every scene of this perceptive and honest literary entertainment.
The Sword of Revenge: A Roman Republic Novel (Republic)
by David DonachieThe second volume in the powerful Republic trilogyRome has lost its greatest warrior; Aulus Cornelius is dead. Although he is hailed as a hero, the stench of betrayal by cowardly governor Flaminus lingers heavy in the air. And the death of their father has left Aulus&’s sons, Quintus and Titus, with new and grave responsibilities. While Titus swears vengeance against Flaminus and aims to be as great a general as his father, Quintus chooses to pursue politics—under the guidance of Lucius Falerius, now the most powerful senator in Rome.Despite his fortune, Lucius is still haunted by the prophecy that binds his fate to that of Aulus. And as he trains his son, Marcellus, in the ways of wielding their immense power, he manipulates the Cornelius family in an attempt to achieve his own goals.Meanwhile, the young Aquila broods over his mother&’s deathbed revelation. With only memories and a mysterious eagle amulet left to him, Aquila joins a band of mercenaries. Unknowingly he heads straight into the heart of a slave uprising and takes a step closer to a destiny entwined with the fate of the great Roman Republic.
Great American World War II Stories (Lyons Press Classics)
by Edited by Tom McCarthyHere are stunning long-buried stories that give proof to the words Admiral Chester Nimitz used to describe the hero Marines on Iwo Jima: &“Uncommon valor was a common virtue.&” Painstakingly selected from the most moving battle accounts about American heroism and breathtaking courage during the largest war in world history, this anthology brings readers to the front lines in inspiring detail.Courage, duty, and honor became watchwords for Americans in combat—most of whom were volunteer soldiers, sailors and Marines. Freedom and principle mattered more than their own lives. Moving, emotional, and gripping, Great American WWII Stories offers hidden gems from major battles like Iwo Jima and Okinawa. It puts readers on Omaha Beach during D-Day. But here also is the story of USS Nautilus, which engaged the Japanese on fourteen different patrols, from the Battle of Midway to the liberation of the Philippines. Here too is the story of Operation Tidal Wave, the bloodiest air battle in the history of war; and a gripping account of American paratroopers, isolated behind enemy lines, fighting the elite German SS in Normandy after D-Day. Great American WWII Stories is a magnificent collection of gripping accounts of battles great and small. It is tribute to Americans who were willing to risk it all, and in many cases did.
Coconuts for Your Health
by Larry TrivieriBefore the introduction of the Standard Western Diet to their culture, the natives of the South Pacific islands were among the healthiest people in the world. Heart disease and obesity were unknown, infectious diseases were extremely rare, and few people suffered from dementia. Swollen gums and dental cavities were uncommon as well. Most remarkable was that the majority of the calories consumed by the islanders were found to come from coconuts. Today, medical researchers have rediscovered the many health benefits of this tropical fruit. The coconut:¢ Reduces weight & belly fat¢ Raises good cholesterol¢ Lowers blood sugar levels¢ Boosts memory & brain function¢ Protects your gums & teeth¢ Fights bacteria, viruses & moreIn this new book, best-selling health writer Larry Trivieri Jr. has created a clear and simple guide to understanding how the nutrients in coconut work and how you can best employ the different coconut products now on the market. The book begins with a history of the coconut&’s use. It then discusses the science behind the fruit&’s beneficial effects on the body, including the latest research regarding its impact on brain function. The chapters that follow focus on specific health concerns, from heart disease to high blood pressure to memory loss. Each chapter presents a description of the problem, how coconut works to combat the condition, and important considerations during treatment. This is followed by recommendations regarding the most appropriate form of coconut and proper dosage. Also included is a resource section that guides you to available coconut-based products.History has taught us that certain foods can be a boon to good health. Both history and medical research have proven that the coconut is one of these valuable foods. With no side effects, coconut products provide an inexpensive and safe way to enhance your health and improve your everyday life.
Journey Through Brain Trauma: A Mother's Story of Her Daughter's Recovery
by Louise Ray MorningstarJourney Through Brain Trauma is the true story of Louise Morningstar's struggle to help her daughter recover from devastating brain damage. The Morningstars' heroic story will inspire and inform all those who are struggling with rehabilitation from a brain injury.
Hawaii Off the Beaten Path®: Discover Your Fun (Off the Beaten Path Series)
by Sean PagerTired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you&’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, Hawai'i Off the Beaten Path shows you the Aloha State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to cultural attractions you never knew existed.Hike through the natural splendor of Waipio Valley to reach Hiilawe Falls, the longest unbroken waterfall descent in Hawai'i at 1,200 feet.Follow Jack London&’s trail on Kalae Stables&’ &“world-famous Moloka'i mule ride&” to Kalaupapa Peninsula.Dine like a local with a &“plate lunch&” from Cafe 100, Hilo&’s first drive-in.So if you&’ve &“been there, done that&” one too many times, forget the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
Hesitant Martyr of the Texas Revolution: James Walker Fannin
by Gary BrownJames Walker Fannin. Illegitimate son. Southern gentleman. Failed businessman. Devoted family man. Illegal slave trader. Courageous martyr. Tarnished hero of the revolution. But what is the rest of the story?Author Gary Brown brings to life a thorough and insightful analysis of this controversial and sometimes misunderstood historical figure, whom most remember as the commander who lost twice as many men as were killed at the Alamo and San Jacinto combined. Now the story can be completely examined with the help of all Fannin's known correspondence during the campaign at Goliad. Read and judge for yourself if history has been fair to James Walker Fannin.
Pasha
by Julian StockwinIn the 15th volume in the popular high-seas nautical adventure series featuring naval hero Thomas Kydd, an Admiralty summons to England cuts short Kydd's service in the Caribbean. While the crew of L'Aurore look forward to liberty and prize money, a shadow hangs over her captain: the impending court martial of Kydd's one-time commander, Commodore Popham, who led a doomed attack on South America.Following Nelson's death two years earlier, England is in desperate need of heroes and Kydd's Caribbean exploits are the talk of London. Feted by the king and a grateful country, Kydd is soon on detachment in the dangerous Dardanelles connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Black Sea and providing a route to India. The French have long coveted this route, knowing that it could be the key to toppling the British Empire in India. When they successfully whip up such strong anti-English sentiment that the British ambassador to Constantinople has to flee to L'Aurore, a deadly stand-off ensues. Meanwhile Kydd's closest friend, Nicholas Renzi, has assumed a new role that he can never make public. Sent under alias on a mission to Constantinople, Renzi must engineer a coup that will turn the tables on the French. But when he's taken prisoner, only Kydd's superb seamanship and sheer bravado can save the day.
Brown Eyes Blue: A Novel
by Carolyn MeyerThis story of three generations of independent-minded women will resonate with mothers and daughters of all ages.
A Treacherous Coast: A John Pearce Adventure (John Pearce)
by David DonachieThe thirteenth volume in the popular John Pearce Adventures set on the high seas1795: Just as Lieutenant John Pearce feels that he has been freed from an old foe, a new one takes his place. In the face of fresh antagonism, and with complications in his relationship with the recently widowed Emily Barclay, Pearce must juggle personal difficulties with the call of service.Aboard HMS Flirt, Pearce and his Pelicans soon join the squadron led by Horatio Nelson on a reconnaissance which results in the destruction of a key French battery – though the success is short-lived. In raids ashore, split loyalties, and bloody sea fights, Pearce must show bravery and resource to ensure his survival and return to Emily. Only luck and Pearce&’s fierce appetite for battle can save them from the perils ahead.
Outlaw Tales of Alaska: True Stories of the Last Frontier's Most Infamous Crooks, Culprits, and Cutthroats (Outlaw Tales)
by John W. HeatonMassacres, mayhem, and mischief fill the pages of Outlaw Tales of Alaska. Pan for gold with dry gulchers and claim jumpers. Duck the bullets of murderers, plot strategies with con artists, hiss at lawmen turned outlaws. A refreshing new perspective on some of the most infamous reprobates of the Last Frontier. From Unimak Island to Fairbanks, and beyond, the Last Frontier was populated by characters as tough and as dangerous as any in the lower forty-eight. Take the legendary Blue Parka Bandit--whose generosity earned him Robin Hood status among some, and whose flair for escapes kept folks on edge even after his arrest. Or Fred Hardy who, in 1902, achieved the dubious distinction of being the first convicted murderer hung by the feds in the Territory of Alaska. That's not to mention "Kultuk," whose murderous exploits spread fear through the hearts of trappers in his rugged domain.
Song of the Flesh
by Ruth CummingsThis is the story of Ruby Wilson whose beauty was something startling. She was born somewhere and brought up in the back of a hat shop owned by her Aunt Carrie. Men always slipped in and out of Aunt Carrie&’s life. Ruby was never shocked. This novel of the Roaring Twenties spares nobody&’s feelings as it follows how Ruby took to men, and how men took to Ruby. Ruby of the flaxen hair, pale skin, and long eyes also had a vicious temper, but when men saw her image on a billboard with the legend Wear Ruby Garters they wanted her. Among her suitors were Nicki the Greek, to whom Aunt Carrie clung desperately; Red, the lingerie salesman; Karl, whose parents owned the furniture store where Ruby&’s greatest romance found a darkened happiness; and finally Jed, whose squirrel coat Ruby enjoyed so much she wore it in bed. When Ruby was ready to spread her wings and fly beyond the boundaries of her hometown, would she be haunted by her past suitors and coaxed to remain within the confines of what she had always known, or would she find herself free to soar into the larger world, ready to take on new adventures and find someone who could secure her lasting affection?
Prince of Foxes: The Best-Selling Historical Epic
by Samuel ShellabargerSet in the early 1500s in Renaissance Italy this novel is the story of Andrea Orsini, a peasant boy who rises far and becomes a secret agent for Cesare Borgia, who entrusts him with the most delicate political, military and romantic missions, Orson Welles was cast as Borgia, Tyronne Power as Orsini in the film version.
Best Easy Day Hikes Springfield, Missouri (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
by JD Tanner Emily Ressler-TannerFor more than a decade, Best Easy Day Hikes has been one of FalconGuides’ most popular series. Small enough to fit in a back pocket, each guide describes approximately 20 to 30 easy-to-follow scenic trails in and around national parks, cities and urban areas, and popular outdoor destinations across America. From Anchorage to Atlanta, the North Cascades to Northeast New Jersey, these guides take hikers and nature lovers to the best – and easiest – trails, whether in their own backyards or in and around their favorite vacation destinations. Happy Trails!Each guide features:Concise descriptions of the area’s best hikes20 to 30 hikes – from half-hour strolls to full-day adventuresHikes for everyone, including families with young childrenGPS compatible trail maps and easy-to-follow directionsGPS coordinates to each trailhead
Montana Murders: Notorious and Vanished
by Brian D'AmbrosioThis book examines 25 chilling cases of vanishings and murders from the 1970s to present day.
Haunted Maryland: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Old Line State (Haunted Series)
by Ed OkonowiczVengeful ghosts, sea monsters, and America's most haunted lighthouse figure prominently in this collection of eerie in tales from the Old Line State. From the rugged Appalachian Mountains, to the metropolitan center of Baltimore, to the Atlantic Coast come a variety of stories and legends, including Dorchester County&’s Suicide Bridge, Fort McHenry&’s gruesome hanging ghosts, and a sea captain&’s widow whose sad wailing can still be heard coming from her final resting place in the family graveyard.
Aluminum Alley: The American Pilots Who Flew Over the Himalayas and Helped Win World War II
by Rory LavertyBy the time Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, China was already under siege. The Imperial military invaded and choked off every land and sea route for the young country&’s resupply, and what remained of China was out of gas and withering away. So in April 1942 the United States decided to help out, by trying something entirely new and a little bit crazy. The world&’s first airlift. Over the Himalayas. Led by brilliant and stubborn American generals including Joseph Stilwell, Claire Chennault, and William Tunner, this improvised lifeline for Chiang Kai-shek&’s nationalists aimed to keep more than a million Japanese troops tied up in an unwinnable occupation, far away from the brutal combat then unfolding in the Pacific. For 42 months the American &‘Hump pilots&’ flew aviation gas, ammunition, food and other life-or-death cargo from Assam, India over Burma and the eastern Himalayas and into southern China. Frequent ice storms, unpredictable Japanese air attacks, impenetrable jungles, and the often-invisible presence of 15,000 feet of granite and ice were a formidable challenge for young American pilots in bare-bones cargo planes with primitive instruments and no margin for error. One out of every three airmen who flew the Hump would not make it home.Aluminum Alley is the true story of an unheralded group of pilots in a cursed and forgotten theater of combat, over the world&’s highest mountains and deepest jungles – all to help the Allies defeat Japan in World War II. Based on interviews with survivors of the Hump and the airmen&’s letters, journals, flight logs and other resources, this is narrative nonfiction with the immediacy and intimacy of memoir and the big-picture analysis of the best military history.
Blood Feud: Detroit Red Wings v. Colorado Avalanche: The Inside Story of Pro Sports' Nastiest and Best Rivalry of Its Era
by Adrian DaterIn Blood Feud, Colorado Avalanche beat writer Adrian Dater not only submits that the Red Wings-Avalanche rivalry was the most feverish match-up in recent years, but also that there was none better played. No fewer than twenty players have or will eventually make it to the Hall of Fame; the best scorers were matched up against the best goalies; brilliant coaches could be found on both benches; and two of the league's smartest general managers ruthlessly tried to one-up each other at every NHL trade deadline. Blood Feud is a rollicking story of a fierce, and often violent, rivalry.
Holding Ground: Game Birds, Gun Dogs, Friends, and the Land in Between
by Sam LucyThis collection of Bird hunting stories will touch everyone who loves the sport. Whether he is writing about a noble lab&’s final retrieve, the halting steps of a young setter with a nose full of grouse scent, or the homecoming of a young woman reconnecting with her past, the author is a consummate craftsman whose prose and poetry will touch everyone for whom bird hunting in all its facets is a lifetime gift.
NFL Brawler: A Player-Turned-Agent's Forty Years in the Bloody Trenches of the National Football League
by Ralph CindrichNFL Brawler is a raucous first-person account of an NFL under siege by the game&’s first player-turned-agent, Ralph Cindrich, the original &“Blind Side&” agent whose entertaining pro football memoir takes readers behind the scenes of the game&’s most important and outrageous drafts, deals, and trades; takes on NFL scandals by tellin&’ it like it is; and takes readers closer to the real action of the sport—from locker rooms to boardrooms, and into the worlds of agents and players—than any book to date.Chronicling more than thirty years in the professional football business—on the field and in the locker room; in high-stakes negotiations with coaches, GMs, and owners; and inside agents&’ and players&’ personal lives—Cindrich, twice named by The Sporting News as one of the 100 most powerful people in sports, writes about a who&’s who of professional football: NFL coaches like Bill Parcells, Jimmy Johnson, Mike Ditka, Sid Gillman, and Bill Belichick; NFL owners like Art Rooney and Al Davis to Jerry Jones and others; other sports agents; and the NFL talking heads from John Madden to Keyshawn Johnson. While taking certain aspects of his beloved sport to task, Cindrich&’s memoir is entertaining—blowing out of the water Jerry Maguire, Arli$$, and other portrayals of an agent&’s life.
Deer Burger Cookbook: 150 Recipes for Ground Venison in Soups, Stews, Casseroles, Chilies, Jerky, and Sausage
by Rick BlackSoups and stews, chilies, venison casseroles, jerky and sausages, deer balls, deer loaf136 recipes including Deer in the Cabbage Soup, Hunting Lodge Stew, Deer in the Beer Chili, Travis's Deer Camp Breakfast, Whitetail County Venison Sausage, Sloppy DoesWritten by a hunter who knows from experience how to cook with deer burger at home and in camp, Deer Burger Cookbook answers a question every hunter has asked: "What do I do with all this deer burger?"With his trademark down-home sense of humor, Cousin Rick Black shares a wide variety of deer burger recipes, so you'll never get bored eating the same old chili and jerky. Black even reveals his award-winning family bratwurst recipe. Techniques and flavors borrowed from Mexico and Jamaica spice things up, and the book also includes recipes for large crowds.
Florida's Ghostly Legends and Haunted Folklore: The Gulf Coast and Pensacola (Florida's Ghostly Legends)
by Greg JenkinsFrom ancient graveyards and monuments to modern restaurants and hotels, this book offers a delightful collection of uncanny legends and eerie folklore about Florida's beautiful west coast. Walk through the picturesque city of Pensacola in Florida's Panhandle, where the spirits of the dead are beckoned by an eerie lighthouse shining through the night, or stroll through Pensacola's Seville Quarter, where you may spot the specter of a long-dead bartender. Visit the Island Hotel and Restaurant in Cedar Key, where thirteen spirits are said to roam the building. Venture again into the unknown with Greg Jenkins, who will guide you through some of Florida's most frightening haunted locations. Prepare yourself for the spine-chilling and uncanny tales of specters and ghosts that inhabit Haunted Florida.See all of the books in this series