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Ghost Writers: The Hallowed Haunts of Unforgettable Literary Icons
by Sam BaltrusisWriters have a reputation of being tortured souls languishing among the living. Does the unrest continue in the afterlife? Sam Baltrusis, author of Wicked Salem: Exploring Lingering Lore andLegends, revisits the haunts associated with America&’s most beloved writers of ghost stories, including Edgar Allan Poe&’s enduring legacy in New York City to Nathaniel Hawthorne&’s indelible imprint at the House of the Seven Gables in Salem, Massachusetts. Armed with the ghost lore and legends associated with these unforgettable literary icons, Baltrusis breathes new life into the long departed.
Chasing a Blond Moon: A Woods Cop Mystery
by Joseph HeywoodStrange things are happening to the black bears of the Upper Peninsula. Grady Service is stumped until a Korean-born professor is murdered by cyanide-laced figs that contain two freeze-dried bear gall bladders. Sexy and suspenseful, Chasing a Blond Moon also introduces a new twist in Grady&’s personal life: he meets a son he never knew he had. Once again, Grady Service, the hard-boiled conservation officer of this superb series set in Michigan&’s Upper Peninsula, has a weird case on his hands. Strange things are happening to the black bear population. Grady Service can&’t pin the phenomenon on anyone or anything until a Korean-born professor from Michigan Tech is murdered by cyanide-laced figs—and two freeze-dried bear gall bladders are found among the figs. Service is certain that poachers are at work, killing bears to fuel the Asian market for traditional medicines. The animal-parts market is highly organized, and its practitioners are ruthless and dangerous. Grady&’s nemesis, Michigan&’s governor, has cut budgets so severely that there are not enough conservation officers to cover the state. Service finds himself filling in for colleagues, chasing illusive poachers who leave little evidence, and wrestling with the usual cast of eccentric and entertaining characters. And there is a new twist in Grady&’s personal life: he meets a sixteen-year-old son he never knew he had.Sexy, suspenseful, and full of action, perfect dialogue, and unforgettable characters, Chasing a Blond Moon confirms Heywood as one of the finest of his day.
Haunted New Orleans: Southern Spirits, Garden District Ghosts, and Vampire Venues (Haunted)
by Bonnye StuartExplore the haunted hotels, houses, restaurants,and historic places in the &“City That Care Forgot&”From Mardi Gras celebrations to the disasters of Hurricane Katrina, the city of New Orleans is filled with ghosts, mysteries, and spooky happenings. Anyone who picks up Haunted New Orleans is sure to get goose bumps. Rather than just a straightforward account of eerie phenomena, this book offers an entertaining storyteller&’s twist on the old New Orleans legends and solid historical background. There is also enough information for readers and travelers to visit the sites of these strange occurrences . . . if they dare. Bourbon Orleans: More than seventeen ghosts have been reported to haunt this historic hotel. The most famous is the devastated bride desperately searching for her groom, a Confederate soldier who died in the war. Who would have thought they would still be looking for each other in this beloved landmark after all these years?St. Louis Cemetery No. 1: Considered the most haunted cemetery in the world, this &“City of the Dead&” teems with paranormal activity. Be on your guard for shadowy orbs and apparitions of those who remain amid the ancient gravestones, reminding visitors of the interdependent nature of life and death.
Quotable King
by Steve EubanksDr. Martin Luther King Jr., a 1964 Nobel Peace Prize Winner, was an ordained minister, gifted orator, and charismatic leader who championed African Americans, civil rights, moral courage, and a truly free America. Dr. King was assassinated in 1968 at age 39, but not before he had changed the world with his inspirational wisdom and words.
Harmonicas, Harps and Heavy Breathers: The Evolution of the People's Instrument
by Kim FieldThe harmonica is one of the most important, yet overlooked, instruments in music. This definitive volume celebrates the history of the world's most popular musical device, its impact on various forms of music, folk, country, blues, rock, jazz and classical music. The author traces the development of the harmonica from the ancient Chinese sheng to futuristic harmonica sythesizers. Nearly seventy harmonica masters are profiled including Stevie Wonder, Little Walter, Bob Dylan, Jimmy Reed, Charlie McCoy, Sonny Terry, and John Popper. This updated edition includes an extensive new afterword, an expanded discography of the finest harmonica recordings, and a listing of the best harmonica resources on the internet.
Lakota (An Evans Novel of the West)
by G. Clifton WislerMastincala, the Rabbit Boy, is born in a tumultuous and uncertain time for his people, the Lakota. He is but a boy when his father is killed during the clash between the Lakota and Colonel Harney&’s army at Rosebud, and he vows to avenge his father&’s death. Mastincala joins Crazy Horse and the Oglala on their rides against the Crow, fighting against the encroachment and overhunting of Big Horn country. He earns the name Tacante, Buffalo Heart, for his courage during one particularly fierce battle, and sheds his softer boyhood persona. When gold is discovered in the sacred Black Hills, a series of unstoppable events is set in motion—culminating in the bloody massacre at Little Big Horn. In the midst of the turmoil, Mastincala must decide how to forge a future for his family while defending the honor and tradition of his ancestors.Lakota vividly details the struggle of the Lakota people against the white man for control of their hunting grounds, and offers a moving, bittersweet portrait of the period that marked the end of a way of life for the Plains Sioux.
Our Favorite Road Trip Recipes
by Gooseberry PatchWe love a good road trip! Whether you're tailgating or hitting the road in your RV, you'll enjoy Our Favorite Road Trip Recipes cookbook with yummy recipes like zesty Italian hoagies, nothing-to-it chili and s'mores pudding pie. The handy purse-perfect size is great to take along to the grocery too. Durable softcover cookbook, 128 pages.
Devil's Right Hand: The Tragic Story of the Colt Family Curse
by M. William PhelpsThe Devil's Right Hand chroniclesthe legacy of death and destruction in the gunmaking Colt family during the nineteenth century, a legacy largely remembered for a lurid murder case that inspired Edgar Allan Poe&’s story &“The Oblong Box&”—but one that encompassed much more. . . New York Times and nationally bestselling author M. William Phelps reveals an unfathomable pattern surrounding repeating arms inventor Samuel Colt—from the death of all his children, including Sam&’s sea captain son&’s mysterious demise aboard his yacht, to the eccentric life of his widow. But the tip of this iceberg was the 1841-42 murder case of brother John C. Colt, one of New York&’s most sensational scandals. Printer Samuel Adams went to collect a debt from bookkeeper and author John Colt and was never seen alive again. Shocking revelations followed: Did John shoot Adams with one of his brother&’s Colt firearms before hacking him up and packing him in an oblong box? Did Sam Colt invent the revolving pistol, or steal the idea? Part historical true-crime, part family biography and cultural history, The Devil&’s Right Hand is a stirring narrative about a darkly cursed American dynasty.
Honour Redeemed: A Markham of the Marines Novel (Markham of the Marines)
by David DonachieThe second volume in the Markham of the Marines trilogyWith his fiery Irish blood and well-known reputation for trouble, Lieutenant George Markham leads his embattled Royal Marines against the French in Corsica. His mission: to seize the island. His problem: not just the French, but also spies, traitors, and jealous rivals—including jealous husbands. As the bastard son of a Catholic father and a Protestant mother, Markham has a lot to prove. But as a scarred veteran of the war in America and against the French, Markham is battle-hardened in a way too many of his senior officers aren't. His hardness wins over his men, and with their help Markham ventures across the island to persuade the veteran war hero Pasquali Paoli to unite the Corsicans behind him. But their loyalty remains torn by a heritage of vendettas, French bribery, and crossing and double-crossing. Enemies abound, in both French blue and British red, and the only men Markham can rely on are the grim, taciturn Sergeant Rannoch and a man who owes Markham his life: Bellamy, the educated, Black Marine. Brimming with violent action and an energetic, pulsating plot, Honour Redeemed is a worthy successor to A Shred of Honour in the gripping Markham of the Marines series.
America's Founding Fathers: Their Uncommon Wisdom and Wit
by Bill AdlerArguably, no other revolution in history has enjoyed such a brilliant gallery of thinkers as the one that led to the founding of the United States. America&’s Founding Fathers is centered on the personal philosophies, opinions, thoughts, witticisms, and feelings of the exemplary men who founded our nation. This book gathers together the founding fathers' best quotations on a variety of subjects including life, love, marriage, family, children, religion, patriotism, sacrifice, law, professionalism, medicine, public health, education, money, &“modern&” society, the Revolutionary War, humor, and death. Colleagues and rivals, friends and enemies, the eight founding fathers—Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, Benjamin Rush, and Thomas Paine—here provide their views on subjects as relevant now as ever.
DAR & Earth: Revelations
by Athena M. KaimanDAR & Earth: Revelations continues the story of Aelish andIsabela, while illuminating the truth about climate change,which is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. Faced with anextraordinary circumstance, Aelish must make a decision thatwill change her and Thagar&’s lives forever. Isabela discoverssomething equally life-altering, propelling her into thescientific world.As Isabela&’s mother braves through her experimental cancertreatments, she develops new symptoms, unrelated to hercancer, along with over one million people worldwide. Isabelasuspects a burgeoning pandemic is looming. Record-breakingtemperatures, wildfires, melting ice, and flooding bring Earthto irreversible tipping points.Yet, Humans continue to deny the truth about climate change,despite the multitude of plainly visible, ominous warning signs.Desperate to understand the complacency of the Humans,Aelish delves into the dangerous world of evil magic todetermine whether evil forces are at play, propelling Humanitytoward extinction. What she discovers will change the fate ofDAR & Earth forever.
The Last Roman: Triumph (The Last Roman)
by David DonachieThe final volume in The Last Roman trilogy, set in the final years of the Roman EmpireSixth-century Byzantium: The emperor Justinian is determined to reunite the whole of the Roman Empire and his best general, Flavius Belisarius, is poised to invade Italy. Flavius and his men march north unopposed until the local senators of Naples refuse to surrender and a bloody assault ensues. Rome, hearing of the fate of Naples, yields the city to Flavius, but before long the Goths arrive and stage a brutal attack which Flavius&’s army only just survives.Besieged and mired in a cesspit of corruption, Byzantium's greatest general must navigate a world rife with deceit and brutality where only the most cutthroat survive.
Fairness Instinct: The Robin Hood Mentality and Our Biological Nature
by L. SunCombining research from the social sciences, hard sciences, and the humanities, this accessible cross-disciplinary book offers fascinating insights into a key component of human nature and society. What do the Arab Spring, the Robin Hood legend, Occupy Wall Street, and the American taxpayer reaction to the $182 billion bailout of AIG have in common? All are rooted in a deeply ingrained sense of fairness. But where does this universal instinct come from? This is the driving question at the heart of L. Sun's The Fairness Instinct. Thinkers from Aristotle to Kant, from Augustine to John Rawls, and religions from Christianity to Confucianism, have offered great insight into the nature and origins of this basic human desire for fairness. Based on the most recent scientific discoveries in behavioral genetics, neuroscience, psychology, anthropology, economics, and evolution, Sun argues that the origins of the fairness instinct cannot be found exclusively in the philosophical, social, and political perspectives to which we so often turn; rather, they can be traced to something much deeper in our biological makeup. Taking as his starting point Frans De Waal's seminal study showing that Capuchin monkeys revolt when they are shortchanged by receiving a less valuable reward than their peers receive for the same task, Sun synthesizes a wide range of research to explore the biological roots of the fairness instinct. He shows that fairness is much more than a moral value or ideological construct; fairness is in our DNA. Combining scientific rigor with accessible and reader-friendly language to relate fascinating stories of animal and human behavior, The Fairness Instinct lays out an evolutionary roadmap for how fairness emerges and thrives under natural selection and how two powerful engines-social living and social hierarchy-have fueled the evolution of this intricate and potent instinct in all of us. Probing into the motives that underlie such phenomena as envy, consumerism, anti-intellectualism, revenge, revolution, terrorism, marriage, democracy, and religion, Sun showcases the power of the fairness instinct to make our history, shape our society, and rule our social lives.
Insiders' Guide® to Colorado's Mountains (Insiders' Guide Series)
by Charles AgarFor more than twenty years, the Insiders&’ Guide® series has been the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information—from true insiders whose personal, practical perspective gives you everything you need to know. Whether you&’re just zipping through Colorado&’s mountains or settling into a new mountain lifestyle, there&’s something enchanting about their out-of-the-way little valleys, high alpine meadows, old mining towns, and, yes, modern ski megalopolises. This authoritative guide shows you how to navigate each of the region&’s unique areas, from Steamboat Springs to Aspen and on south to Durango, where you&’ll discover everything from the best powder to fine dining with a view. Inside You&’ll Find: • Countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from the best shopping to the lowdown on real estate• The inside scoop on the best ski resorts, as well as on attractions, the arts, and summer activities, such as golfing, fishing, camping, backpacking, and health spas• Comprehensive listings of restaurants, accommodations, and popular events• Sections dedicated to chil dren and retirement
Book of Matthew: A Macabre Novel of Suspense
by Thomas WhitePlagued by a series of frightening murders in San Francisco, Homicide Inspector Clemson Yao enlists the help of Angie Strachan, a realtor who tried—and failed—to become the city&’s first female homicide inspector. Facing off against a ghoulish serial killer who whimsically refers to his grotesque murders as "messies," Clem and Angie slowly unravel the murderer&’s clues, but their quarry is always one step ahead of them, and even an FBI profiler can't help them pin down the twisted mind behind the crimes. Gripped by a macabre obsession for a decade, the killer has evolved into a grandmaster of slow, anguished death, roaming the globe to catalog the most despicable methods of execution and keeping his research in dozens of leather-bound notebooks. It's a desperate race against time, for his next victims are already picked out, and it seems that no one can stop him.
Fun with the Family North Carolina: Hundreds of Ideas for Day Trips with the Kids (Fun with the Family Series)
by James L. HoffmanWritten by a parent for parents, this opinionated, personal, and easy-to-use guide has hundreds of ideas to keep the kids entertained for an hour, a day, or a weekend! Fun with the Family North Carolina leads the way to amusement parks, historical attractions, children&’s museums, wildlife habitats, festivals, parks, and much more. The whole family will enjoy… Riding the rails and taking in the sights aboard a steam locomotive on the Great Smoky Mountain RailwayGetting wet on Sliding Rock, a 150-foot natural waterslide, and exploring the waterfalls at Pisgah National ForestCelebrating the holiday spirit in McAdenville, better known as Christmastown USA, where every December the small community shines bright with more than 350,000 Christmas lightsTraveling the world and getting wild at the many exhibits at the North Carolina Zoo, one of the largest walk-through zoos on the planet
Myths and Mysteries of the Civil War: True Stories of the Unsolved and Unexplained (Myths and Mysteries Series)
by Michael R. BradleyFourteen Mind-Boggling Tales from America&’s Deadliest Conflict—commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War• Was Ulysses S. Grant really a &“perpetual drunk&”? Some said he never met a bottle he didn&’t like. But did his headache medication also cause intoxication-like behavior? And did much of the talk originate with those jealous of Grant? • Was Stonewall Jackson just a &“sucker&”? Thomas Jonathan Jackson became known not only as a brilliant strategist but also as an eccentric who obsessively sucked lemons. Was it a love of fresh fruit? Or his favorite method of dealing with heartburn? • What happened to the lost Confederate gold? Ever since the evacuation of Richmond on April 2, 1865, rumors abounded that the Confederate treasury had been loaded aboard a train and sent on its way into hiding. Can we &“follow the money&”? In at least one case the answer is &“yes.&” From the legend of the Yankee &“human shield&” behind Nathan Bedford Forrest&’s saddle to the unexplained sinking of the Hunley, Myths and Mysteries of the Civil War makes history fun and pulls back the curtain on some of the most fascinating and compelling stories of the war that almost tore America apart
St Augustine in History
by Rodney CarlisleSt. Augustine, America's oldest continuously occupied city, is a unique and enchanting travel destination. This book presents more than 70 sites in their historical context. From the famed Fountain of Youth to the Castillo de San Marcos, from the Old City Jail to Henry Flagler's three beautiful hotels, from the Oldest House to Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum, St. Augustine has 500 years of history waiting to be explored. Arranged in chronological order, this book offers a digestible description of each of the city's main time periods, from 1513 to the present, and then describes associated attractions you can visit today.Next in series > >See all of the books in this series
Life Lessons from Veterans
by Rick TocquignyLessons from Veterans provides an array of personal stories—from nightmarish fights on the islands of Iwo Jima to the shores of Normandy on D-Day. With unprecedented access to veterans and unpublished memoirs, Life Lessons from Veterans provides a new voice to the bravery and sacrifice of the American soldier defending our freedom through more than thirty stories.
What's in Your Blood and Why You Should Care
by Earl Mindell Gene BrunoLike most people, you probably get a blood test and keep your fingers crossed until the results come back. But while these tests focus on key components of your blood, they provide only a limited view of what&’s going on in your body. Blood tests don&’t tell you about heavy metals or unwanted pathogens that maybe coursing through your body. They don&’t tell you how strong your immune system is or whether your cells are getting the nutrients they need. Only when something goes very wrong—and has possibly been going wrong for years—do your blood tests indicate a problem. What&’s in Your Blood and Why You Should Care is the first book to provide a complete picture of the components that make up your blood, how your blood functions, and what you can do to improve the quality of your blood for greater health and longevity.Consider this analogy: Your arteries, veins, and capillaries are underground tunnels. Your blood is a long train that runs through thousands of these tunnels. Every second, thousands of passengers climb aboard the train, and thousands get off at their designated stops. This train has one specific purpose: To sustain a single life—yours. What happens if the train slows down or speeds up? What happens if some passengers are dangerous characters who rob or kill other riders? What happens if some passengers miss their stops? When this occurs, you get sick—or worse. By understanding what is truly going on in your body, you will know how you can keep the train working properly and maintain the safety of its most important passengers.Written in easy-to-understand language, What&’s in Your Blood and Why You Should Care tells you everything you need to know about your blood and instructs you in proven methods of cleansing and detoxifying your bloodstream. From diets to supplements to medical treatments, it&’s all there in this groundbreaking book.
New York Myths and Legends: The True Stories behind History's Mysteries (Myths and Mysteries Series)
by Fran CapoAre there alligators under New York City? Did the military take the lessons learned in the so-called &“Philadelphia Experiment&” of 1943 and apply the same technology at Montauk—to develop a weapon that would literally drive the enemy insane? Just who was the homeless man who walked a 365-mile route every thirty-four days, dressed in heavy leather?From the Lake Champlain monster to the friendly ghost hostess of Skene Manor, New York Myths and Legends makes history fun and pulls back the curtain on some of the Empire State&’s most fascinating stories.
New Testosterone Treatment: How You and Your Doctor Can Fight Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Alzheimer' s
by Edward Friedman William CaneWritten by the leading authority on hormone receptors and prostate cancer, this book reveals the surprising truth about how you can prevent and treat breast cancer, prostate cancer, and Alzheimer's with testosterone and other FDA-approved drugs. For decades, doctors have sought to combat prostate cancer under the mistaken assumption that testosterone fueled its growth. But the latest research into the nature of hormone receptors and therapies using bioidentical instead of synthetic hormones have caused a shift in thinking and new hope for treating this cancer with testosterone. Today the medical profession equates a diagnosis of Alzheimer's with a death sentence. In fact, the only thing doctors do is throw ineffective drugs at it and resign themselves to failure. For the first time, this book explains how testosterone can halt the disease and cure early-stage Alzheimer's. Similar breakthroughs for fighting breast cancer follow close on the heels of these revelations, outlining how the avoidance of synthetic progestins and the use of aromatase inhibitors are crucial tools in prevention and treatment. At the core of this book is the remarkable observation that we experience our highest hormone levels during our teen years—a time of life when there is no breast cancer, prostate cancer, or Alzheimer's. Could bringing hormones back to teen levels be the key to vibrant good health? The answer is a resounding yes. This thoroughly researched guide to the latest biomedical research is must-reading for medical professionals and anyone concerned about their health.
Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844 and the Communist Manifesto
by Friedrich Engels Karl MarxCommunism as a political movement attained global importance after the Bolsheviks toppled the Russian Czar in 1917. After that time the works of Karl Marx and Frederick Engels, especially the influential Communist Manifesto (1848), enjoyed an international audience. The world was to learn a new political vocabulary peppered with "socialism," "capitalism," "the working class," "the bourgeoisie," "labor theory of value," "alienation," "economic determinism," "dialectical materialism," and "historical materialism." Marx's economic analysis of history has been a powerful legacy, the effects of which continue to be felt world-wide. Serving as the foundation for Marx's indictment of capitalism is his extraordinary work titled Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts, written in 1844 but published nearly a century later. Here Marx offers his theory of human nature and an analysis of emerging capitalism's degenerative impact on man's sense of self and his creative potential. What is man's true nature? How did capitalism gain such a foothold on Western society? What is alienation and how does it threaten to undermine the proletariat? These and other vital questions are addressed as the youthful Marx sets forth his first detailed assessment of the human condition.
The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy: Advice from a Gynecologist on Your Choices Before, During, and After Surgery
by Lauren F. StreicherIn this new, updated version of the groundbreaking book, gynecologist and leading women&’s health expert Dr. Lauren Streicher—who in a direct, clear, and often humorous way—reveals the following: What your doctor isn&’t telling you; robotic hysterectomy and why it is becoming so popular; new nonsurgical ways to control heavy bleeding; the latest on hormone therapy, including bioidentical hormones; how to decrease your risk of uterine or ovarian cancer without removing your uterus or ovaries; new methods for treating fibroids; and a comprehensive guide to websites and resources.
Stars Over Montana: A Centennial Celebration Of The Men Who Shaped Glacier National Park
by Glacier AssociationGlacier National Park was established on May 11, 1910, to preserve and protect the region&’s natural and cultural resources for future generations. Along with its sister park, Waterton Lakes National Park, in Alberta, Canada, Glacier National Park is recognized as a World Heritage Site (1995) and a Biosphere Reserve (1976). It was established as the world&’s first International Peace Park in 1932.Stars over Montana is a reissue of the classic history of Glacier National Park through biographies of its key founders and early explorers. The stories of exploration and discovery live again through Warren L. Hanna&’s outstanding research. The writing is delightful and accompanied by 15 black-and-white archival photographs.