Becoming Eisenhower is the story of a young man who pursued the army for its free education but found his calling as an officer, of an officer who was initially overlooked but motivated by frustration to make himself the army's indispensable man, the story of how General Eisenhower carried these experiences to Supreme Command and the presidency.
Margaret Holzmann, author of the popular Geometric Knit Blankets, is back, this time with themed designs featuring cats, dogs, houses, Christmas trees and candy canes, among other graphic, colorful designs. 30+ patterns for blankets and pillows, plus table runners and tops featuring icons from the blanket designs.
Savage Skies, Emerald Hell is the story of the stirring and terrible air combat that made winning the fight for New Guinea possible. It includes descriptions of equipment as well as accounts from fighter, bomber, transport, and support crews, and places their actions within the broader context of strategy and tactics.
"Steelhead Alley"-the southern Lake Erie shoreline from Buffalo, New York to Toledo, Ohio-is considered by many to be the best location in the Great Lakes region to catch steelhead on a fly. In this book the author shares tips, local fly patterns, rigs, and techniques that will help you put more fish in the net.
The story of the people of Herkimer County, caught up in the cataclysm that was the Civil War.
A unique visitor's guide to Europe's sites, museums and memorials that tell the story of the Nazi genocide of 6 million Jews. Wide-ranging coverage extends from Scandinavia to south-east Europe, and from France to Belarus. Includes advice on travel tips, where to stay and eat, and organisations running tours.
"The new, extensively revised, third edition of Bradt's East African Wildlife guide provides a user-friendly overview of East Africa's peerless wildlife - not only 'big game' and other large mammals (an alluring list that includes elephant, lion, leopard, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, gorilla and chimpanzee), but also birds, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Excellent for independent travellers, it excels as a standalone guide combining both wildlife and visitor information, and is also a perfect complement to traditional field guides or to Bradt travel guides to Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda.From the snow-capped peaks of Kilimanjaro to the sultry Indian Ocean coastline, with a range of habitats that span parched desert and vast transparent lakes, open savannah and tropical rainforest, east Africa is simply the world's finest wildlife-viewing destination. Straddling the Equator and bisected by the magnificent Great Rift Valley, it is a true Mecca for wildlife enthusiasts. It harbours the continent's most popular safari locations, including legendary reserves such as the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Maasai Mara, Samburu, Murchison Falls, Bwindi and Tsavo.Written by Philip Briggs, the world's foremost guidebook writer on Africa and a wildlife expert, East African Wildlife covers the fauna of Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. Some 240 colour images by acclaimed photographer Ariadne Van Zandebergen illustrate many animals likely to be encountered, while the engaging text extends beyond basic identification features to illuminate the natural history, habits, whereabouts and ecology of the species that visitors will encounter.To enable you to plan a safari that suits your interests, East African Wildlife offers top tips for optimising your wildlife experience, a 'where to go' overview which outlines the key wildlife attractions at major sites within each country, and advice on when to visit. There's even an engaging section about 'wildlife from your window', for when you are staying in towns and hotels. Accessibly written and beautifully illustrated, the guide will appeal both to the first-time visitor and to the serious naturalist seeking a compact volume to carry around - and one that will sit proudly on bookshelves thereafter as a compelling souvenir of an unforgettable holiday."
Holiday advice and practical information for visitors. Features Jerash, Amman, Wadi Rum, Petra, Little Petra, the Gulf of Aqaba, Dead Sea, Mount Nebo and Madaba. Includes easy-to-follow maps, up-to-date listings of accommodation and places to eat, plus information for travelling to and around Jordan.
Holiday advice and tourist information on everything from Stanley restaurants and hotels to planning, history, wildlife and conservation. Ideal for cruise-ship, tour-group and independent visitors. Covers East and West Falkland and Sea Lion, Pebble, Carcass, Saunders, Keppel, Weddell, Staats and Beaver islands.
This new, thoroughly updated second edition of Bradt's Paddling Britain remains the definitive guide to stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing - increasingly popular waterborne activities that explore British coastlines and inland waterways. Written by Lizzie Carr (aka Lizzie Outside, Britain's best known paddleboarder), it showcases Britain's 50 best places to enjoy recreational paddling from Cornwall to Norfolk, Cumbria and the Cairngorms. Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), in particular, is sweeping across Britain, giving people the opportunity to explore waterways ranging from city rivers to remote and untouched areas that would otherwise be left inaccessible. Whether you're looking for a nice day out, a weekend adventure or a more daring paddleboarding challenge, Bradt's Paddling Britain will inspire and inform. The waters of England, Wales and Scotland are all featured, from rivers and canals to coastal strips and island circuits. Described in loving detail and with gentle humour, each location contains practical information about how to find these distinctive spots and what to expect on your journey. With Bradt's Paddling Britain, you can paddle between two of the Scilly Isles in under 10 minutes, or kayak across the UK's highest and longest aqueduct. Alternatively, you can paddle along Dorset's prehistoric Jurassic Coast, visit the Lake District's sole inhabited island, which opens just five days a year, or paddle in self-indulgent tranquillity through the hustle and bustle of London. Alongside detailed routes for each location, plus tips on wildlife and secret spots, Paddling Britain advises on where to stay and eat, getting there, and when to go. It also provides the low-down on everything you need to know for successful and enjoyable stand-up paddleboarding, from safety tips to kit, weather watching to paddling responsibly. The author, Lizzie Carr, says: 'this book responds to the countless questions I receive from paddleboarders looking to explore new places and get new experiences from their SUP. Whether people want to take their families for a weekend adventure or enjoy a camping getaway with friends, Paddling Britain aims to answer these questions and inspire people to get outside and explore the UK water scene both coastal and inland.'
Holiday advice and travel tips for Dalmatian Croatia, including Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar, Hvar, Brač, Vis, Korčula archipelago, Mt Biokovo, Paklenica and Cetina Gorge. Covers where to stay and eat, and what to see and do - from city breaks to free-climbing, architecture to watersports, rafting and hiking to diving.
Expert tips and holiday advice including itineraries and activities for all nine islands, Ponta Delgada and Horta highlights, walking routes, endemic flora and wildlife. Features UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, Furnas, Santa Maria, São Miguel, Graciosa, Terceira, Faial, Angra do Heroísmo, whalewatching, cycling and horseriding.
"This book introduces three tours that reveal the history of Palm Beach through its buildings. The tours are in chronological order and have historical photos from the Historical Society of Palm Beach County"--
HOWLING TO THE MOONLIGHT ON A HOT SUMMER NIGHT: THE TALE OF THE STRAY CATS
A CITY FULL OF HAWKS: ON THE WATERFRONT SEVENTY YEARS LATER, STILL THE GREAT CONTENDER
A fresh and long-overdue reassessment of James Dean, examining his life and legacy as a queer man.
Featuring rich storytelling, generous illustrations, historical and contemporary photographs, and detailed maps old and new, Route 5 and the Great Genesee Road is a fascinating trip through the making of New York State, the expansion of a young country, and a piece of history that readers can still explore today.
THE TAKING OF NEW YORK CITY: CRIME ON THE SCREEN AND IN THE STREETS IN THE 1970S BIG APPLE
Local guiding legend Joe Howell takes anglers on a pool-by-pool guide to one of the most famous steelhead rivers in the United States.
This is the incredible tale of the youngest and lowest-ranking American POW captured in North Vietnam. Doug Hegdahl convinced his captors he was stupid, then spent the next two years memorizing the names of 254 fellow prisoners and other details of POW life. Upon his release, that information helped improve POW life for those still in captivity.
Featuring more than a hundred maps and illustrations, Mapping the Adirondacks is the first book to focus solely onVerplanck Colvin's original survey of the Adirondack Region, a monumental project that would help define and protect the land for generations to come.
Volume #9 in the thrilling adventure series featuring Nathan Peake, British naval officer and spy. The British government sends Peake on a dangerous mission to the eastern seaboard of the United States, where a French delegation is headed with the hopes of forging an alliance with the pro-slavery southern states and establishing powerful naval bases to attack British interests in the western Atlantic. And as the 1806 Battle of the Atlantic reaches the mouth of the Chesapeake, the eastern seaboard is about to be hit by one of the worst hurricanes in history.
The 8th Cutler Family Chronicles novel is set in Massachusetts and the Orient in the early 1850s as the influx of opium into New England endangers the very fabric of America. Family loyalties, morals, and passions are woven into a plot that threatens to undo not only the prosperity of the seafaring Cutler family, but also those of American society.
Wake Island Wildcat tells the story of "Hammerin' Hank," Henry Elrod, the fighter pilot who was the linchpin of the defense of Wake Island, attacked by the Japanese on the same day as Pearl Harbor. This is not only the story of the battle for Wake Island, but also the story of a Marine fighter pilot at war, told with drama and verve.
An in-depth research and illustrated collector's guide on the various techniques and history of enamel buttons.
Bear Attacks of the Century gathers stories of courage, chronicling the most horrific encounters between bears and people, and provides expert advice on avoiding attacks and information that may help both species leave an encounter unscathed.
Nationally renowned military artist Don Troiani teams with historian John Rees to highlight the role of under-recognized African American soldiers in America's early wars.
The Mill Reef Club was founded in 1947 on the Caribbean island of Antigua. The visionary American architect who championed the 1,500-acre Club was Robertson "Happy" Ward. Ward solicited interest in the Club among a who's who of American industrialists and leading citizens, including Mellons, DuPonts, Cowles, Secretary of State Dean Acheson, and poet Archibald MacLeish. Ward encouraged members who built homes on Club property to adhere to a mid-century vernacular. Houses were positioned to catch prevailing winds for cooling purposes, and cisterns and catchments were added to collect and store rainwater.This new, full-color coffee-table book celebrates 75 years of the evolution of architecture to what former Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter terms "High WASP Modernism. A succession of nearly 300 Mill Reef house owners have reimagined Happy Ward's original design decisions in the update and remodel of 50 private houses at the club. . The fanciful sense of whimsy, initiated by Ward, is echoed today by modern architects and designers who still bow to the founder's conception and are today arbiters of an updated Mill Reef aesthetic. With 385 color photos and 324 pages, the book is a stunning introduction to one of the world's most exclusive private clubs.
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