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Yoga For Your Type: An Ayurvedic Approach to Your Asana Practice
by Frawley & SummerfieldThis is the first book that details how to choose Yoga asanas most appropriate for your unique body type according to the five thousand year old system of Ayurvedic medicine.
Wake Up, Baby Bear!
by Lynn PlourdePoor Baby Bear is so exhausted from staying up too late in the fall, that now he can&’t wake up in the spring. Even his old friends, Moose, Owl, and Hare have no luck waking the tired little bear. A few well-placed pecks from Mother Robin does the trick and Baby Bear finally awakes just in time to do a little babysitting himself.This charming follow-up to Baby Bear&’s Not Hibernating explores themes of friendship, diversity, working as a team, and parenting; plus it concludes with fun facts and information about black bears.
Baseball's Greatest Managers
by Harvey FrommerDuring the more than one hundred years that baseball has been our national pastime, all types of individuals have been managers of teams. They have run the gamut from political appointees to tyrants, schemers, incompetents and geniuses. Legendary baseball stars have been managers such as Ty Cobb, Rogers Hornsby, Walter Johnson, Mel Ott, George Sisler, and Honus Wagner. And Mediocre players, including Branch Rickey, Earl Weaver, Walter Alston have become managers.Antics galore have accentuated managerial behavior: the pratfalls of Charley Grimm in the third-base coaching box; the umbrella-carrying Frankie Frisch arguing with the umpires that a game should be called; the cap twisting, body-gyrating movements of Earl Weaver, puffing cigarettes in the dugout and attempting to use body language to will his players to perform better.Idiosyncrasies and special styles have characterized managers through the years. An entire collection of one-liners has developed over the years to characterize the managing profession. For trivia buffs, there&’s an entire world of statistical records about managers.
Don Troiani's Black Soldiers in America's Wars: 1754–1865
by John U. ReesUsing a masterful combination of artistry and accuracy, Don Troiani has dedicated his career to transforming our understanding of the military soldier. Don now turns his talents to capturing the under-recognized African-American soldiers as they fought in the French and Indian War, the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the American Civil War. Don&’s battle paintings, figure studies, and artifact collection are teamed with historian John Rees&’s insightful text.This long-needed work combines Troiani&’s magnificent art—the dramatic battle paintings and authentically illustrated uniformed soldier studies—with Rees&’s introductory chapters on the four wars. Using primary sources, Rees gives a true picture of the contributions of the many Black soldiers over the 100-year history. Together Troiani and Rees provide the most comprehensive, authoritative, and well-researched study of the Black soldier in early America.
Touring Hot Springs New Mexico: The State's Best Resorts and Rustic Soaks (Touring Hot Springs)
by Matt C. BischoffWhether you're seeking a soak in naturally heated mineral water or out for a sightseeing adventure, this fully updated and revised color edition of Touring Hot Springs New Mexico guides you to the best sites for soaking in the beauty of the region. Historian and veteran outdoors author Matt Bischoff reveals his favorite "hot spots," from primitive pools in the backcountry to handcrafted bathhouses surrounded by civilization.
The First Day on the Eastern Front: Germany Invades the Soviet Union, June 22, 1941
by Craig W.H. LutherSunday, June 22, 1941: three million German soldiers invaded the Soviet Union as part of Hitler&’s long-planned Operation Barbarossa, which aimed to destroy the Soviet Union, secure its land as lebensraum for the Third Reich, and enslave its Slavic population. From launching points in newly acquired Poland, in three prongs—North, Central, South—German forces stormed western Russia, virtually from the Baltic to the Black Sea. By late fall, the invasion had foundered against Russian weather, terrain, and resistance, and by December, it had failed at the gates of Moscow, but early on, as the Germans sliced through Russian territory and soldiers with impunity, capturing hundreds of thousands, it seemed as though Russia would fall. In the spirit of Martin Middlebrook&’s classic First Day on the Somme, Craig Luther narrates the events of June 22, 1941, a day when German military might was at its peak and seemed as though it would easily conquer the Soviet Union, a day the common soldiers would remember for its tension and the frogs bellowing in the Polish marshlands. It was a day when the German blitzkrieg decimated Soviet command and control within hours and seemed like nothing would stop it from taking Moscow. Luther narrates June 22—one of the pivotal days of World War II—from high command down to the tanks and soldiers at the sharp end, covering strategy as well as tactics and the vivid personal stories of the men who crossed the border into the Soviet Union that fateful day, which is the Eastern Front in microcosm, representing the years of industrial-scale warfare that followed and the unremitting hostility of Germans and Soviets.
Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past
by Brian EarlAuthor Brian Earl is back with another look at the fascinating stories behind the most wonderful time of the year. Get ready to experience Christmas as you&’ve never seen it before.Surely, Christmas in the distant past must have been different from the one we know today. But how different? You&’re about to find out. The Christmases of long long, ago were a merry mess of of odd superstitions, dangerous games, and overindulgences that lasted from Christmas Day until Epiphany twelve days later. The &“Christmas season&” of earlier times was not the period from Thanksgiving to Christmas Day that Americans experience today, but rather a no-holds-barred bacchanalia following the austerity period of Advent. From it evolved some of our present-day traditions, such as caroling, which had its roots in beggars performing for a meal. This book also answers such questions as: when was Christmas Day first celebrated on December 25? Which president celebrated the first White House Christmas? What are the origins of holly and ivy as Christmas décor? These questions and more are answered in this fascinating look back at Christmases past.
Caseus Fromagerie Bistro Cookbook: Every Cheese Has a Story
by Jason SobocinskiIn addition to more than 150 recipes this title includes explanations of gourmet jargon, where to find unique ingredients, as well as suggestions on substitutions (considering both price and availability).
America's Comfort Foods
by Gooseberry PatchAmerica's best-loved comfort foods...over 200 unforgettable dishes from cooks coast to coast. You&’ll find recipes for regional favorites like Philly cheesesteaks, Chicago deep-dish pizza, classic midwestern meat loaf, Kansas City ribs, southern fried chicken, Tex-Mex enchiladas, all-American apple pie and much, much more! From breakfast to dinnertime, with these family-pleasing recipes you'll be serving up meals that warm tummies and hearts alike...snacks and desserts too!
Wisconsin Farms and Farmers Markets: Tours, Trails and Attractions
by Kristine HansenWith its fertile soil and more than a century of agricultural heritage, Wisconsin ranks #2 in the nation for its number of organic farms, second only to California. From the boho-chic Driftless Region to cherry orchards hugging Lake Michigan in Door County—not to mention pizza farms nestled along the Mississippi River—the Dairy State is the ideal vacation for farm-loving travelers in search of authentic culinary experiences. Whether it&’s stepping into a cranberry bog or sipping cider fermented from antique apples, this book&’s profiles of farms (and its farmers) has that itinerary covered. The agritourism opportunities abound throughout the state: farm stays, pick your owns, farming museums, county fairs, dairy centers, wine tastings, tree farms, farmer&’s markets, and so much more.
Squiffy and the Vine Street Boys in Shiver Me Timbers
by Steve StinsonSquiffy is the idea man in his neighborhood. The Vine Street Boys are his willing accomplices. Squiffy&’s scheme to build a pirate ship on the crown of a tree—and invite alls fifteen of the Vine Street Boys to join him—has hilarious consequences for Captain Squiffy when the Boys suddenly abandon ship and send their leader hurtling through the air and right into a pig sty.
Boatyard Dogs
by John Hansen Polly SaltonstallFor nearly thirty years, Maine's premier boating magazine Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors has published a regular column called Boatyard Dogs about dogs and the nautical life. This delightful book gathers the best of the column into a single volume that makes a wonderful gift for anyone who loves dogs--and boats.
One Maine Christmas Eve
by Douglas CoffinIt's Christmas Eve in Maine, and Miss Moody and her boarders Millie and Emery--as well as Miss Moody's pup Smittens--are all tucked into bed when out in the barnyard there arises such a clatter.It turns out that Santa has been grounded by sick reindeer, and Christmas hangs in the balance for girls and boys all over the world. But it also turns out that Santa couldn't have picked a better yard for an emergency landing, because who's more adept than a Maine farmer at getting a broken-down machine (or sleigh) back into service.This verbal and visual lark turns "The Night Before Christmas" into a tall tale of good old Yankee ingenuity.
Day Trips® New England: Getaway Ideas For The Local Traveler (Day Trips Series)
by Maria OliaRediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with Day Trips New England. This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see, and discover within a two-hour drive to and from many top New England destinations. With full trip-planning information, Day Trips New England helps makes the most of a brief getaway.
Lefty Kreh's Fly Fishing in Salt Water
by Lefty KrehLefty Kreh&’s original edition of Fly Fishing in Salt Water pioneered a new territory for fly fishers. With over thirty thousand copies sold and the content fully updated, revised, and expanded, this third edition is the saltwater fly fisher&’s bible, based on firsthand experience by an acknowledged master. In clear, practical terms and with helpful photographs and line drawings, Lefty Kreh's Fly Fishing in Salt Water treats the techniques needed to catch all the major saltwater species—bonefish, tarpon, striped bass, bluefish, salmon, permit, snook, sharks, cobia, tuna, billfish, and more. The book shows how to fish from boats and how to wade the flats, and fully explains all the tackle needed and how to use it for specific jobs—the rods, the lines and leaders, and the flies (shown in full color). Lefty provides superb advice about how to make the long casts necessary for fishing the fly in salt water, how to "tease" sailfish and other large fish to within fly-casting range, how to chum, and how to tie the necessary knots for saltwater fishing. Chapter topics include Knots and Leaders, Flies, Tackle, Inshore Fly Fishing, and Boats.
Crochet Messy Bun Hats: 12 Quick and Easy Designs for Looking Good While Keeping Out the Cold
by Kristi SimpsonSecure your hair in a messy bun, slide on your hat, and you are out the door in style!Love warm winter hats but struggle to make them work with a ponytail or quick bun? Crochet messy bun hats are the answer! These hats have a hole at the top for a bun or ponytail to slip through--no more odd bump in your hat. With more coverage than a headband, messy bun hats are the perfect solution for your carefree style! A variety of interesting yet easy stitch patterns in medium-weight solid and self-striping yarns make these hats quick and entertaining to crochet. Each pattern includes gorgeous photos of the finished piece and row-by-row instructions. Make a variety of styles and colors for yourself and to give as gifts. You'll find these hats as delightful to wear as they are to crochet!
Stop Here, This is the Place
by Susan ConleyWinky Lewis and Susan Conley, a photographer and a writer in Portland, tried an experiment. At the startof every week for a year, Winky sent Susan a photograph: of their children, of the street where they liveas neighbors, and of other green places in Maine. By the end of that week Susan sent a tiny story backthat talked to the photograph. Stop Here, This Is The Place tells the story of a year in which children'sarms and legs get longer, and traces of babyhood fade--a year that feels interminable to a ten-year-oldlooking forward and fleeting to that ten-year-old&’s mother, who can always stop here, go back andremember. This delightfully evocative gift book is a reminder to stop and enjoy the precioustime we have with our kids while we have them. Through Susan's recollections of moments from her childhood and the ongoing lives of her children, we&’re reminded of our own childhoods, and of the necessity to stop and pay attention, to hold on.
Best Easy Bird Guide Acadia National Park: A Field Guide to the Birds of Acadia National Park (Birding Series)
by Randi Minetor Nic MinetorBirdwatching is for everyone. No other outdoor pursuit yields so much knowledge of nature&’s ways with so little effort—if one knows what to look for. Best Easy Bird Guide Acadia National Park opens the world of birding to the novice and expert in this complete guide to getting the most out of birding in Acadia National Park. Best Easy Bird Guide Acadia National Park includes sections on birding technology, equipment, identification techniques, birding &“by ear,&” where to view birds, field guides, optics, and other essentials to get birders of all skill levels into the field to identify birds throughout Acadia National Park. Especially valuable are descriptions of habitat, feeding, nesting, and migration—informing the reader not only about what kind of bird is on the other end of the binoculars, but what it is up to as well.Includes:GPS coordinates for each species of the top three to five locations where you&’re likely to see the bird and what time of year is best for thisFull-color photos
Spooky Michigan: Tales of Hauntings, Strange Happenings, and Other Local Lore (Spooky)
by S. E. SchlosserPull up a chair or gather round the campfire and get ready for twenty-five creepy tales of ghostly hauntings, eerie happenings, and other strange occurrences in Michigan. Set in Michigan&’s historic towns and sparsely populated backwoods, the stories in this entertaining and compelling collection will have you looking over your shoulder again and again. Michigan folklore is kept alive in these expert retellings by master storyteller S. E. Schlosser, and in artist Paul Hoffman&’s evocative illustrations. You&’ll hear otherworldly voices and things that go bump in the night, and feel an icy wind on the back of your neck on a warm summer evening. Whether read around the campfire on a dark and stormy night or from the backseat of the family van on the way to grandma&’s, this is a collection to treasure.
100 Turning Points in American History
by Alan AxelrodArnold J. Toynbee, the most famous professional historian of the twentieth century, is widely quoted as having declared that &“History is just one damn thing after another.&” This book argues that history is not about &“things&” at all but is all about turning points—the decisions, acts, innovations, errors, ideas, successes, and failures on which the shape of a nation&’s life—our lives—depends. It presents the 100 points at which America&’s path decisively turned on its way to where we find ourselves today. ● Columbus arrives in the New World● The first slaves arrive in America ● Independence is declared ● Female suffragists meet in Seneca Falls● Fort Sumter falls● A transcontinental railroad is completed● Edison lights his first electric lamp● FDR offers a &“New Deal&” ● The B-29 Enola Gay drops an atomic bomb on Hiroshima● Neil Armstrong sets foot on the moon● President Nixon creates the EPA● 9/11 … Obama … Sandy Hook … Russian election &“meddling&” … the Age of Trump … These and many more are the crucial &“plot points&” in our grand national story, and best-selling historian Alan Axelrod presents them here.
Conquering the Electron: The Geniuses, Visionaries, Egomaniacs, and Scoundrels Who Built Our Electronic Age
by Eric Brach Derek CheungConquering the Electron offers readers a true and engaging history of the world of electronics, beginning with the discoveries of static electricity and magnetism and ending with the creation of the smartphone and the iPad. This book shows the interconnection of each advance to the next on the long journey to our modern-day technologies. Exploring the combination of genius, infighting, and luck that powered the creation of today's electronic age, Conquering the Electron debunks the hero worship so often plaguing the stories of great advances. Want to know how AT&T&’s Bell Labs developed semiconductor technology—and how its leading scientists almost came to blows in the process? Want to understand how radio and television work—and why RCA drove their inventors to financial ruin and early graves? Conquering the Electron offers these stories and more, presenting each revolutionary technological advance right alongside blow-by-blow personal battles that all too often took place.
Spooky Massachusetts: Tales of Hauntings, Strange Happenings, and Other Local Lore (Spooky)
by S. E. SchlosserWhat better locale to consider for spooky happenings than the home of the Salem witch trials? From mysteries at sea to ghosts and unexplained footprints, you'll shiver your way through these mesmerizing tales. Set in the state's historic towns, charming old islands, and sparsely populated backwoods, the stories in this entertaining and compelling collection are great for the whole family.
Happy Birthday, Maine
by Lynn PlourdeMaine is turning 200 and Paul Bunyan and his friend Moose want to throw a party as big as they are. With the help of their friends they plan a spectacular bash and invite every Mainer, as well as anyone from away who would like to attend. Culminating in a grand celebration, this book, weaving in elements of Maine facts and history, is itself a bicentennial celebration of Maine that will help the youngest readers come to love this special place.
The Fort Restaurant Cookbook: New Foods of the Old West from the Landmark Colorado Restaurant
by Holly Arnold KinneyThe Fort Cookbook…. a celebration of New Foods of the Old West.Constructed as a family home and then living history museum in 1961, the adobe Fort was built to emulate the frontier trading posts of the nineteenth century. Taking its cues from the architecture and the foods of the Southwest, the building and the menu hearken back to an earlier time while providing patrons with a modern and elegant dining experience.This cookbook is a celebration of The Fort with more than150 favorite recipes developed throughout its fifty-eight-year history, including some from its most recent menus, and sixty-five full-color recipe photos. The Fort was an early proponent of locavore food and features regional game recipes, which brings additional appeal to this celebratory cookbook and memento. Some of the new and most popular recipes in this cookbook include Thomas Jefferson&’s Green Chile Mac & Cheese Savory &“Pudding&”; Marinated Rack of Lamb with Couscous; and Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream Mud Pie.
The Course of Irish History
First published over forty years ago and now updated to cover the &“Celtic Tiger&” economic boom of the 2000s and subsequent worldwide recession, this new edition of a perennial bestseller interprets Irish history as a whole. Designed and written to be popular and authoritative, critical and balanced, it has been a core text in both Irish and American universities for decades. It has also proven to be an extremely popular book for casual readers with an interest in history and Irish affairs. Considered the definitive history among the Irish themselves, it is an essential text for anyone interested in the history of Ireland.